brussel Posted March 2, 2015 Share So my XT brake lever died (M785). I disassembled it (including the parts you are not supposed to disassemble) and basically it's buggered. Frustration is that Shimano do not bring individual levers into the country anymore. sooo does anyone have one going begging somewhere I can buy?Or does someone have one with a broken blade that I can have (or salvage parts off) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plentipotential Posted March 2, 2015 Share Post a pic of the model and left or right side? Might be able to help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaper Posted March 2, 2015 Share you can order the part from CRC http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/za/en/shimano-xt-m785-disc-brake-lever/rp-prod67211 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexwc46 Posted March 2, 2015 Share XTR Levers? https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/126508-xtr-980-brake-levers-r1290-brand-new/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dee_biker Posted March 2, 2015 Share Check message. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brussel Posted March 2, 2015 Share OK so the lever is the older i-spec, not i-spec-B which obviously becomes problematic as my shifters wont fit. Seriously *** design . Thanks shimano Alex wc45 - the XTR ones are sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brussel Posted March 2, 2015 Share here are two pics of the lever in question Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skylark Posted March 2, 2015 Share How did the lever fail?There is a way apparently that can make the different ispec types fit together, maybe worth trying if it'll make your life easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brussel Posted March 2, 2015 Share the piston inside the lever stuck in. I disassembled and soaking in paraffin, no help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skylark Posted March 2, 2015 Share Maybe drop the whole lever in boiling water and see if some heat can help? Never know and seeing the lever is going in the bin if it can't be resurrected maybe its worth a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brussel Posted March 2, 2015 Share I tried a number of things and so knowing I was going to replace it...well lets just say its not going to be able to be reused now Skylark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johannrissik Posted March 2, 2015 Share So my XT brake lever died (M785). I disassembled it (including the parts you are not supposed to disassemble) and basically it's buggered. Frustration is that Shimano do not bring individual levers into the country anymore. sooo does anyone have one going begging somewhere I can buy?Or does someone have one with a broken blade that I can have (or salvage parts off)Yes, get hold of Lindsay Steyn at Dennehof 023 541 1227. He has a set with the right hand clamp broken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeboy69 Posted March 2, 2015 Share Had a similar request few weeks ago as I also had to replace type A left. Was lucky enough that Torque Zone could revive it for me but along the road to recovery the guys at Hatfield cycles mentioned that Shimano has an "adaptor" of some sort that allows the older type shifters to accept the newer Type B brakes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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