Bicycle Mechanics - Brake lever small piece missing

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CamelDane
02-15-10, 10:28 AM
I got a hold of some older Shimano 600 brake levers, year not sure model BL-6209. One of the levers is missing the "wire hook unit" where the cable end sits in the lever. would it be hard to find another one or are they universal?

HillRider
02-15-10, 10:36 AM
I don't believe they are "universal" but try a couple of LBS's as they may have some spares recovered from take-off or damaged levers. Otherwise contact Shimano directly and they may send you one gratis. I damaged the same piece from an 8-speed 105 STI several years ago and Shimano sent me a free replacement.
Bianchigirll
02-15-10, 05:26 PM
can you post a pic of the lever and part? I have an old pair of RX100 levers around that maybe we can get the part from

CamelDane
02-15-10, 07:30 PM
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f38/Eskimoboy22/022-1.jpg

I couldn't get a picture of the part but it looks sqaurish not a cylinder shape.
Bianchigirll
02-17-10, 02:50 PM
I am not sure if th ones I have will work but I will check
CamelDane
02-22-10, 09:46 AM
thank you Bianchi that would be awesome!
CamelDane
03-15-10, 01:03 PM
any luck?
Yan
03-16-10, 02:01 AM
Those hoods clean up very nicely in mineral spirits, by the way.