Weird lever flex
04-09-24, 02:45 AM
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Weird lever flex
On my right mt200 I noticed this weird flex, the other one hasn't any.
https://youtu.be/vE-tCkXJ2MA
Is possible to tighten a bit more?
https://youtu.be/vE-tCkXJ2MA
Is possible to tighten a bit more?
04-09-24, 04:20 AM
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That should just be play in the lever. I have one shimano mt200 and they are the cheap hydro disk brakes ... so this is not abnormal. Although mine are pretty new and have way less lever slop.
When looking at mine they have a pin, and a metal c-clip on the bottom side. You could remove the clip, remove the pin, clean, and then add some grease which may eventually squeeze out, but it may help.
Or try and add some shim stock or soda can to fill in the gap that is allowing your level to rock up and down.
When looking at mine they have a pin, and a metal c-clip on the bottom side. You could remove the clip, remove the pin, clean, and then add some grease which may eventually squeeze out, but it may help.
Or try and add some shim stock or soda can to fill in the gap that is allowing your level to rock up and down.
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04-10-24, 05:19 AM
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As above, it's pretty normal
One thing that might help somewhat may be some cable tension.
If your cable is slack enough for the brake to open fully, there's no load on the lever and it'll be freer to rattle. Try taking up that cable slack and see if it helps. Otherwise put out of your mind.
One thing that might help somewhat may be some cable tension.
If your cable is slack enough for the brake to open fully, there's no load on the lever and it'll be freer to rattle. Try taking up that cable slack and see if it helps. Otherwise put out of your mind.
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