Originally Posted by
Clipped_in
Yes, but it still should not have happened and SRAM understands this and deals with it accordingly. It is unique to early 2009 series Rival levers. I had the same thing happen, and when I took it to my LBS they took care of it as SRAM warranty repair work. All it cost me was about 2 weeks without the bike. Your new lever will say SRAM on in instead of RIVAL.
I have that many miles on mine without incident.