Brake Lever Swap out Steps

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Brake Lever Swap out Steps

07 May 2008 08:42
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I want to install a new brake lever and have no experience doing this.

I ordered a new brake lever and it has arrived, but I do not just want to pull the old one witout some idea of how the process works.

Is it as simple as unscrewing the bolt and swapping the new on in its place.

Please help with a step by step solutionB)
Rockin\' a KZ650B2 since 2007 and a KZ 1000E since 2008

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Re: Brake Lever Swap out Steps

07 May 2008 10:00
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Turn the adjuster in to give you some slack and then unbolt, pull out the cable and then reverse to install.
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Re: Brake Lever Swap out Steps

07 May 2008 10:04
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If you're doing the front lever, it is just a simple unbolt the old, bolt on the new. If you're doing the rear, it's the same thing however the lever will probably be rusted to the shaft and need a little work to free up. Also on the rear, notice the shaft has a punch mark on it that lines up with the lever a certain way. Take note where the mark is and install the new lever the same way.
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Re: Brake Lever Swap out Steps

07 May 2008 10:06
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Vach, you got cable brakes on yours?:laugh:
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Re: Brake Lever Swap out Steps

07 May 2008 13:13
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lol.. I meant remove the cable from the front brake lever.:lol:
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Re: Brake Lever Swap out Steps

07 May 2008 23:12
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He must have the old front drum cable operated brakes. :laugh: BTW take the screw out remove the lever put new lever in replace bolt. Easy peasy.
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