Here are some basic steps on how to replace your bike’s brake levers:
You need to decide if you have Rim, Disk or Drum breaks. Most Mountain bike’s will have disk breaks, so here we explain how the break levers for these are replaced.
- Use a the necessary tool to remove the hand grip from the handlebar.
- Use an Allen to loosen the bolts that secure the brake levers to the handlebar.
- Carefully remove the brake levers from the handlebar.
- Install the new brake levers.
- Make sure that the new brake levers are compatible with your bike’s brake system.
- Follow the instructions that came with the new brake levers to install them on the handlebar.
- Tighten the bolts that secure the brake levers to the handlebar with an Allen wrench.
- Reinstall the grip.
- Use a screwdriver to pry the grip back onto the handlebar.
- Test the brakes.
- Squeeze the brake levers to make sure that they work properly.
Here are some tips for replacing your bike’s brake levers:
- Make sure that you have the right tools for the job.
- Be careful not to damage the brake levers or the handlebar.
- Follow the instructions that came with the new brake levers carefully.
- Test the brakes after you have installed them to make sure that they work properly.
If you are not comfortable replacing your bike’s brake levers yourself, you can take your bike to a qualified bike mechanic.