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Old Mar 15, 2014 | 11:02 AM
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i want to order a set of new levers. when i change them out do i replace the bushing and pivot pin or can i use the original ones?
 
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Old Mar 15, 2014 | 11:47 AM
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Just replaced the levers on my bike. And I just used the old bushings and pins. From what I saw most levers do not come with new ones. Just make sure the old ones are in good shape.
 
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I just replaced my levers with black ones from eBay and they had the bushings in them. I wouldn't have replaced them if they didn't though.
 
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Just be careful replacing the brake lever. Very easy to break the switch.
 
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+1 with robbie13..fold a matchbook cover in have or something,pull the lever back and wedge it in there and release...then take lever off...i forgot this once and broke the switch trying to put lever back on...had to order new switch and solder it in...all cause i was rushing
 
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yea no problem reusing the pins
 
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When I installed my brake lever a couple weeks ago I just slid the switch housing down the bars. Didn't have to worry about the brake switch.
 
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When I installed my brake lever a couple weeks ago I just slid the switch housing down the bars. Didn't have to worry about the brake switch.
the brake switch is in the housing. I don't get it.
 
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Right. If you slide the housing down the bars, the brake switch is away from the lever. Replace lever, and slide the housing back down.
 
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Right. If you slide the housing down the bars, the brake switch is away from the lever. Replace lever, and slide the housing back down.
Oh...my bad. I see what he meant.
 
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