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How can one replace a brake lever for ones bike?

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To replace a break lever on your bike, you must first remove the old brake lever, located on the handlebar. This may require you to temporarily remove the gripper and the gear shifter, allowing you easy access to the brake lever. After loosening the hex bolt that attaches the brake lever to the handlebar, the lever should slide right off. You will then want to remove the brake cable and the cable housing from the lever. Put the new brake level onto the handlebar, being sure to match it to the one on the other side. Tighten the lever with the hex bolt, and reattach the cable housing to the lever. Test the brake to make sure it is satisfactory, making adjustments as needed, and then reattach the gear shifter and gripper.

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