[k2TW2]

Hello.

I dropped the bike this morning (completely stopped at the time....don't ask) and the brake lever snapped in two. The local dealership has a replacement part. How difficult is it to replace for a complete newbie? I'm totally ignorant, but fairly bright and willing to learn.

 

[Borneo]

Incredibly simple. One bolt, thread the cable and cable stop in just like it came out of the one you take off. 2 minutes max.

 

[TW-Brian]

Welcome to the forum!

It really is a simple job, especially if your bike is a 2001 or newer and has a front disc brake.

Everybody has dropped a bike at some point in time, so don't feel bad. Handguards, sometimes referred to as barkbusters, are a good way to protect your hands and also prevent broken levers.

If you get stuck during the install, just come back and ask.

Brian

 

[littletommy]

Welcome to the forum!! Look at how fast the good folks here come to your rescue!! This is a good place!! Hope to see you become a regular!! I broke a lever too, only it was the clutch one.

 

[Borneo]

Dang. Brian is right. I made an unwarranted assumption.

 

[k2TW2]

Thanks for the information and encouragement. I'll give it a try.

 

[elime]

I think the brake levers are designed to break saving the more expensive parts.

Some people drill a small hole in the lever making a weak spot and hopefully guaranteeing it will break at that spot but leaving enough lever to continue on. I don't do it, I have only heard about it but it makes sense.

With some JB Weld or Marine Tech, a fired .30-'06 cartridge, a hack saw and a file, maybe a hammer and pliers too, you can fix broken levers. There is a "how to" some where on the forum.

 

[will]

I think this is a troll. My 10 year old cousin who has never done anything but play video games could figure this out on his own.

 

[Jon62602]

I think this is a troll. My 10 year old cousin who has never done anything but play video games could figure this out on his own.

He has been here since last year.
Are you trolling will?:nono::excitement:

 

[old white truck]

Thanks for the information and encouragement. I'll give it a try.

If you have any questions after you get started, just ask us. We will help.

All of us were new at something at one time.