okay, we will try again, it is not MY bike for starters. second, they look like vee brakes, they are tektro and no the lever was not and according to the owner, were never on the arms. i've looked at park tool briefly but since the bike is not in my possesion i was unable to really check things out. they are quite possibly the lowest end vees tektro makes. i guess i'll try sheldon since no one has any ideas. i am supposed to fix these stupid things this weekend so she can ride.