![]() ![]() With the brake lever squeezed, retighten the caliper bolts until the caliper no longer moves side to side. With one hand, squeeze the lever of the brake you’re replacing.We recommend wearing protective gloves when working near the braking system. Oils or other lubricants can decrease braking performance. Touching the brake rotor or brake pads with bare skin can also transfer natural oils. Use a 5 mm Allen wrench to loosen the brake lever clamp bolt (left), then slide the lever off of the handlebar.ĭo not touch the brake rotor, which has sharp edges and can cause serious injury. Trace the cable from the lever to the connector, then pull apart, without twisting, to unplug. Slide the spacer and throttle off the handlebar end, making note of the spacer orientation, which is critical for reinstallation. Remove the spacer and then the throttle.Use a 3 mm Allen wrench to loosen the throttle clamp bolt. Snip the zip tie and pull the connector apart, without twisting, to unplug. Trace the cable from the throttle to the connector. Remove the throttle (if replacing the right brake lever). ![]() If needed, apply a small amount of rubbing alcohol in between the grip and the handlebar as temporary lubrication: carefully insert the screwdriver between the handlebar tubing and the grip, pry the grip away from the handlebar slightly, then use a paper towel or squeeze bottle to apply the alcohol in the gap. For standard grips, use a flat-head screwdriver to remove the grip end cap, and then twist and pull the grip off the handlebar end.To remove these grips, remove the bolt with your 3 mm Allen wrench, use a flat-head screwdriver to remove the grip end cap, and then slide the grip off of the handlebar. Lock-on grips are secured by a 3 mm Allen bolt.If the brake lever has a two-piece clamp design, you do not need to remove the grips or throttle, and can skip steps 5-6 and proceed directly to removing the brake lever. Standard grips do not have any bolts securing the grip to the handlebar. Lock-on grips have a single bolt securing the grip to the handlebar. Pull the rear brake hose from underneath the external cable protector so that it hangs freely. Cut the zip ties, and use a 2.5 mm Allen wrench to partially unscrew the four bolts connecting the external cable protector to the frame. The rear brake hose is attached to the frame via the external cable cover and zip ties on the chainstay.Use a 4 mm Allen wrench to remove the brake hose from the clip. The front brake hose is attached to the fork by a clip and zip ties around the wiring harness.Trace the brake hose from the caliper and remove it from the bike. Use a 5 mm Allen wrench to loosen and remove the two bolts holding the caliper to the frame or fork. ![]()
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