85 spree rear brake problem

[kamikazecassidy]

85 honda spree. When I hold the left brake, it's like the scoot doesn't recognize it and she won't start. Hold the right brake and everything starts. I still have brakes when I ride. A little sloppy so I was going to change them but I haven't been able to find much info on that. I have literally zero electrical experience. I've been reading the manual but I still feel overwhelmed. Any advice is appreciated. Thanks!

[johnny248]

There should be a little plunger switch in the bottom of the brake lever perch. Follow the wires and make sure it is plugged in. It plugs into the harness from the other side lever. If its plugged in then the switch is probably bad. It would be very easy to check the swtich buy using a multimeter across the two wires, settinf it to ohms and see if the ciruit is opening and closing. The same switcj would also control your brake lamp, so if it isnt starting with that lever, then the brake light shoildn't illuminate with it it either. I'm not 100% sure if it is servicable or if the brake lever perch needs to be replaced.