Mountain Bike Brake Lever Replacement

Introduction

This guide is for those looking to replace their brake lever assembly on a mountain bike. It is a fairly simple task that does not require much prior bike knowledge. It only requires a 5mm Allen key, the lever assembly, isopropyl alcohol, and the bike.

What you need

Step 1 Mountain Bike Brake Lever

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Remove the grip from the handle.
Do this by twisting and pulling the grip until it slides off.

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Step 2

Using a 5mm allen key, loosen the lever assembly from the handle.
Slide the assembly off of the handle.

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Step 3

Take your new lever assembly and slide it onto the handle; leave it loose.

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Step 4

Pour a light amount of isopropyl alcohol through your grip and slide it back onto the handle.

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Step 5

Line up your lever assembly back into place.
Tighten the screw with the allen key to secure it.

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Step 6

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Install the brake cable into the lever housing.
Take the brake cable and feed it into the lever pull.

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Step 7

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Feed the cable into the lever assembly slot and through the barrel adjuster.
Use the barrel adjuster to tighten the cable intro place.

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Conclusion

Now your lever assembly should be properly hooked up and ready to function! Giving the lever a couple test pulls to make sure it is applying brake pressure is recommended.

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