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How do you replace rear brake lever?
Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2008 6:13 pm
by Benavides
Would anyone with a little technical know-how be magnanimous enough to share how to replace the rear brake lever? I snapped mine in a low speed spill. I have the part on order and would like to try it myself if it isn't too difficult.
Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2008 6:19 pm
by MikieTaps
I dont know how to do it, but unless it is ridiculously simple... I dont mess with my brakes. Brakes and Helmets are the two things where I definately want someone to fix it or work with it, who knows what they are doing...
Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2008 6:26 pm
by Eazy
It's pretty simple.
Remove the bolt.
Remove lever.
Put new lever in.
Put bolt back in.
Tighten.
Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2008 6:28 pm
by Eazy
Even made you a picture.
You're welcome.
Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2008 6:36 pm
by Benavides
Thank you ! A few questions: What do you do with the cable? Doesn't it fit into the lever? Isn't it under tension? (Sorry, being lazy - I don't want to take my headset apart until I do the work).
Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2008 6:37 pm
by Eazy
Sorry, that was the wrong side.
My bad.
Let me make another
Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2008 6:40 pm
by Eazy
Here we are.
The cable should just slide out of the lever.
I suggest getting someone to help you with holding the cable tight.
Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2008 6:43 pm
by Eazy