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Brake lever rubber tip
« on: December 13, 2017, 11:46:08 AM »
Anybody got any tips for fitting the little rubber cover that goes on the end of the brake or clutch lever?

I’ve had it in a cup of boiled water, tried stretching it apart with a pair of needle nosed pliers whilst trying to ease it over the end of the lever, but failing miserably.
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Re: Brake lever rubber tip
« Reply #1 on: December 13, 2017, 11:59:52 AM »
All what you're doing but a little bit of silicone spray on the inside helps.
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Re: Brake lever rubber tip
« Reply #2 on: December 13, 2017, 12:27:49 PM »
If you want them stuck as well you can use tyre repair rubber glue on them. Slosh a good bit inside and get it on fast.

You gotta be real quick and sneak up on them so they don't see you approaching   ;D

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Re: Brake lever rubber tip
« Reply #3 on: December 13, 2017, 01:34:24 PM »
Thanks Julie and K2-K6. Got there in the end. Took brake lever off and set it at a better angle in the vice. Persevered with a bit of Vaseline and the needle nose pliers. On now and looks good.
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