Are Hydraulic Brake Levers Interchangeable?

grayw
grayw Posts: 4
edited March 2008 in MTB workshop & tech
I've managed to snap one of my Giant MPH brake levers, and replacement ones are almost non-existent.
I've seen other makes of hydraulic lever, such as shimano and Avid sold separately.
Is it possible to use these levers, will the hoses connect?

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    nope.

    you have contacted your local Giant dealer haven't you.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • grayw
    grayw Posts: 4
    Yes, tried a couple of local Giant dealers with no luck. They seem to think Giant spares are difficult to obtain :roll:

    So my best then, is to change the entire system?
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    contact Giant UK and tell them their dealers say that they cant supply the parts that they are meant to....

    but if you want to change brakes then the choice is yours. :wink:
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • grayw
    grayw Posts: 4
    Thanks, have emailed them. See if they can help.
  • chilledsandwich
    chilledsandwich Posts: 128
    I work for a giant dealer and spares are a doddle to get hold of, normally turn up the next day. Tell the shops to look on their B2B sites and there is even pictures on there to help them find the part.

    Your LBS hasn't tried to sell you new brakes has he?

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