I installed the front brake kit today. They're Tektro parts, already assembled with a cable and housing. All the nuts and bolts on the kit were the same sizes as the ones to assemble the bike and therefore used the same tools that came with the bike. The lever is a left side and has a clamshell clamp so you don't need to remove the grip to install it. The caliper is dual pivot and super long reach. The installation was very easy. Once installed it was far out of adjustment, but adjusting it was normal procedure. There was a little plastic S hook on the housing not mentioned in the directions, I used it to hook the brake and shifter cables together.