Daxiet Posted December 4, 2008 Share How difficult is the process of switching the hydraulic lines from the left brake lever to the right brake lever and visa versa on Shimano LX '08 brakes?A friend neglected to get this done before buying the bike and we have to do it now. Standard issue, left brake is the Front brake. Due to motorbike influence, we ride with Left being the rear brake. From what I can ascertain it is simply bleeding the system to avoid spilage and then removing the pipe from the lever, attaching to the other lever, filling and bleeding. Am I missing something, eg. seals that might need replacing, o-rings, anything like that? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudsimus Posted December 4, 2008 Share You loosen them swop them around and thats it. No bleeding nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daxiet Posted December 4, 2008 Share Mud Dee, do you mean remove the lever put it on the other side...?The LX levers unlike the Haynes, Avids are side specific. The reservoir faces up on the LX. Hence simply moving them from one side to the other is not an option (aesthetics wise). Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudsimus Posted December 4, 2008 Share No. You remove the hose where it attach to the lever. I think you need a 7 or 8 spanner? Then just switch the hoses over. Keep the hoses and the levers elevated to keep them from leaking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daxiet Posted December 4, 2008 Share Excellent, thanks will "break" them tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johan Bornman Posted December 4, 2008 Share I'll personally pin a Noddy Badge onto anyone who can swap lines like that and have an outcome where no bleeding is required. That takes some doing. The slightest bump as you move the open line will break the surface tension on the oil and cause a bubble. But, give it a go. I suggest you get yourself some clear fishtank pipe, a syringe and some spare oil before you do the operation. You don't want to spoil your Saturday ride due to air in the brakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudsimus Posted December 4, 2008 Share The slightest bump as you move the open line will break the surface tension on the oil and cause a bubble. So dont bump it then. I've dont it more than 3 times without problems. But like you said, bleeding it is very easy. You can do it to be safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirt Addict Posted December 4, 2008 Share I have done it a couple of times as well, no problem. I have done it on the new XT earlier this week; piece of cake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNT1 Posted December 4, 2008 Share I'll personally pin a Noddy Badge JB, where do you get Noddy Badges from? My son loves Noddy stuff, I'd love to get him one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted December 4, 2008 Share BOB you gotta deserve one, can't just go round pinning them on just anyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNT1 Posted December 4, 2008 Share Hey, he's my boy, I love him, I reckon he deserves one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudsimus Posted December 4, 2008 Share Give him one of yours... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted December 4, 2008 Share Hey' date=' he's my boy, I love him, I reckon he deserves one. [/quote'] That'll do mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johan Bornman Posted December 4, 2008 Share I'll personally pin a Noddy Badge JB' date=' where do you get Noddy Badges from? My son loves Noddy stuff, I'd love to get him one...[/quote'] Give him this one with my compliments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoLefty!! Posted December 4, 2008 Share I'll personally pin a Noddy Badge onto anyone who can swap lines like that and have an outcome where no bleeding is required. That takes some doing. The slightest bump as you move the open line will break the surface tension on the oil and cause a bubble. But' date=' give it a go. I suggest you get yourself some clear fishtank pipe, a syringe and some spare oil before you do the operation. You don't want to spoil your Saturday ride due to air in the brakes. [/quote'] Can I get the Noddy Badge please Have swopped hoses manytimes without having to bleed the system afterward. You may be required to top up he oil afterward but no bleeding required at all. When swopping the hoses make sure you tape the hose to keep the open end higher than the caliper, then no air will move toward the caliper. Once the swop over is completed, a few pumps of the lever should sort out the air bubbles just below the master cylinder. Done, go drink some whisky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johan Bornman Posted December 4, 2008 Share Can I get the Noddy Badge please Have swopped hoses manytimes without having to bleed the system afterward. You may be required to top up he oil afterward but no bleeding required at all. When swopping the hoses make sure you tape the hose to keep the open end higher than the caliper' date=' then no air will move toward the caliper. Once the swop over is completed, a few pumps of the lever should sort out the air bubbles just below the master cylinder. Done, go drink some whisky[/quote'] OK, but this is my last one. I'm just too concerned that those bubbles stay in the system. Too many geniuses on this forum, now I'm out of Noddy Badges. Please send some single malt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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