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Offline Adamsavage79

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Wire Caps
« on: March 07, 2018, 12:23:31 AM »
I don't plan on using the E brakes for my front, as I will have hydraulic brakes. However, removing the front brake leaver exposes the wiring plug. Is there a cap of some sort I put over it, to protect it from the elements when riding?

Offline Tommycat

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Re: Wire Caps
« Reply #1 on: March 08, 2018, 02:40:54 PM »

I would imagine that a well stocked hardware store would have a proper fitting rubber cap, and with a bit of heat shrink tubing would work nicely.

But the main reason for my posting is that the E-bike brake serves a very important role of disengaging the power to the motor when actuated. Emergency stopping comes to mind where you don't have time to think, and you don't want to be fighting the motor...
But if you have already considered this I'm sure there is a way to hook up the cut-out switch to a hydraulic lever system.

Be safe,

T.C. 
See my completed Magic Pie V5 rear hub E-Bike build  HERE.

Offline Adamsavage79

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Re: Wire Caps
« Reply #2 on: March 08, 2018, 08:13:45 PM »
I've never had a problem with this. I have not used ebrakes ever. It's automatic for me to let go of the throttle to use the brakes.