Brake Lever Torsion Return Spring Broken - on Tektro BL-R400 AERO levers
04-02-13, 09:57 PM
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Brake Lever Torsion Return Spring Broken - on Tektro BL-R400 AERO levers
I have a 2008 Surley LHT, with stock Tektro BL-R400 AERO brake levers. The small torsion return spring snapped.
I contacted QBP and they said they did not have nor can get that spring for replacement.
Anyone have any ideas of what I can use to replace it with?
I contacted QBP and they said they did not have nor can get that spring for replacement.
Anyone have any ideas of what I can use to replace it with?
04-02-13, 10:22 PM
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No idea on just the spring but I see levers going for a little over $20 per side. Do you have a photo of that spring?
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Tektro aero (about the only type made by anyone these days) brake levers are available from many internet and mail order sources at $25/pair or less.
Here is Amazon's listing for Terktro road levers for use with cantilever or road-type disc brakes: https://www.amazon.com/Tektro-RL340-B...o+brake+levers
Here is their listing for Tektro road levers for use with V-brakes or MTB-type disc brakes: https://www.amazon.com/Tektro-RL520-B...o+brake+levers
Finally, are you sure you need the return spring? Most caliper and canti brakes have return springs strong enough that the lever spring isn't essential.
Here is Amazon's listing for Terktro road levers for use with cantilever or road-type disc brakes: https://www.amazon.com/Tektro-RL340-B...o+brake+levers
Here is their listing for Tektro road levers for use with V-brakes or MTB-type disc brakes: https://www.amazon.com/Tektro-RL520-B...o+brake+levers
Finally, are you sure you need the return spring? Most caliper and canti brakes have return springs strong enough that the lever spring isn't essential.
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* The spring helps overcome cable friction by taking lever return out of the picture; more necessary on a longer cable run.
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