Looking for specific knowledge on how to disable the brake lever cutoff function for my Diamondback Trace exc /iZip E3 Dash commuting bike. I’ve already switched to Shimano hydraulic disc brakes, as the mechanical discs it came with were totally insufficient for a fully loaded commuter with panniers.
Ive tried several variations on removing the sensors from the levers and attaching them with magnets and zip ties so the bike controller is happy and thinks they are in the closed position. This has not worked, even when I took the magnets off the levers themselves, even recreating the air gap. I know this works for other brands, but this setup seems to be more finicky.
I also tried disconnecting the sensors where they plug into the controller altogether, but again, no dice. The system obviously fails “open” to prevent the motor from running away.
Im currently running with the old levers zip tied to the cables in front of the handlebars, which looks dumb and is obviously not a proper solution.
My question: is there a way to either disable the brake cutoff feature, or make the controller see what it wants to see with the sensors removed (like adding the correct resistor to a car when an airbag is removed in a track car)?

Yes, I’m aware that some people feel that it’s a bad idea to run without cutoffs, but I’m not here to debate that. For what it’s worth, I’ve been running this way for 900+ miles and the hydraulics are more than sufficient to stop the bike with the motor running, although the pedal assist cuts out as soon as I stop pedaling.

TIA for any help you can provide. If I can help with additional info or images, please let me know.