Tectro Auriga hydraulic brake HD e500 motor cut-off sensor

[AguassissiM]

As the title says I'm looking for a specific part for this brake system that is the motor cut-off magnetic sensor that is housed in the handle bar levers. One of mine gave up the ghost last summer and I am having hard time finding a proper replacement. All the places I have been looking at and sending emails to, tell me they have no stock or do not respond. Perhaps I should be looking at replacing the whole system to a different brand.
For the time being I did McGaiver a working solution however still like the original look better.
Anyone interested in pointing me in the right direction, your help is very much appreciated.
Here are few pictures to show clearly what I am looking for in last picture.
Thank you for taking the time.

 

[AguassissiM]

Update...


Got a replay from Tektro about the sensor few days ago, they do have them in stock however without the waterproof connector and each one is $25 USD + shipping currently @ $10-$20 to my location.

After today's conversion rate for 2 sensors it comes to $76.42 Canadian if the shipping is only $10 if it is $20 than I`m looking @ $89.15 Canadian.
That would be awesome if I was willing to spend that kind of money for 2 sensors however I`m not and never will.

I was ready to stretch it up to $25 Canadian for 2 sensors shipped.
Never mind then the original look I`ll keep my McGaiver solutions and keep on riding....

 

[AguassissiM]

@Timpo

Thank you for the link. You are the man. Really appreciate your help.

I have looked there before and did not find anything even remotely close to what i needed.
Order placed for 2 pairs for a good measure and a grand total of $21.99 Canadian with free shipping, for 4 sensors with the correct connectors on them.
I`ll update here once they show up.

 

[AguassissiM]

That's ok, the original I have is the long version and it always got in the way of making things look tidy so hopefully the shorter version will work out better.
Thank you for the additional information.

 

[AguassissiM]

Will do.

 

[Slaphappygamer]

I've got Tektro brakes too. I'm super curious if these work for you.

 

[AguassissiM]

Finally got my envelope in the mail.
The overall length is 5 inches and the cable length is 3.5 inches including the connector.
This information would've been useful had I paid attention when placing my order however the only thing that matters to me is that the sensor is working correctly, the cable length in my case should be able to make it work since the original cable from the controller is about 3 foot long.
Didn't have any spare time to look into it yet, too many projects on the go, perhaps this weekend....
Before anyone asks, the pen did not come with the package.

 

[AguassissiM]

Just an update.
Finally had some free time to fix my broken brake sensor. The replacement did take about 5 minutes however chasing down the "throttle fault" that showed up on my KT-LCD8H took me another 2 hours.
When i replaced the original controller i also replaced the main cable. Totally forgot that i had to modify the throttle connection since the new cable was wired backwards to my original that now was way too short.
Drove me up the wall and i was getting ready to take everything apart when i spoted the single cable laying under the bike, looked at it for few seconds before realizing what it was for and why the error showed up.
LOL all you like however old age will play funny tricks on your mind some day, unfortunately for me that day has already come...
Just glad to have my ride in working order.

 

[AguassissiM]

Thanks for the update!
Sucks that you had to spend 2 hours to get the throttle working.

So the Zoom sensor worked fine on your Tektro brake?

Hi Timpo

Had to unplug all the cables to prevent damaging anything while replacing the sensor and within 5 minutes forgot what the plan was to successfully complete the job.
It took 2 hours for my brain to to realize that i was missing a piece of cable that all this time it was mocking me from underneath the bike and yelling " Hey dum-dum I`m here pick me up, I`m the missing link to your problem"

Yes the sensor works just as good as the original did.
Thank You for pointing me in the right direction.

 

[paul01]

@Timpo Hi, I am new to the group and from reading this post you might be able to help me out with an wedsite address for Tektro motor cut off sensors for my hydraulic brakes. Any help would be welcome. Thank you.