Brake lever torque

steowen
steowen Posts: 59
edited April 2008 in Workshop
Hi all,

Just fitted new carbon bars and whilst the manufacturer (PRO) specified the torque tensions for the stem, they don't give any for attaching the brake levers.

Anyone know what's the usual torque (in Nm) for brake levers on carbon bars?

I was thinking about 6-7 Nm?

Ta
All that glitters is probably glass

Comments

  • robbarker
    robbarker Posts: 1,367
    6-8 - spot on. (I assume you have Shimano STIs given that you are using Shimano bars?)

    http://cycle.shimano-eu.com/publish/con ... ended.html
  • Slow Downcp
    Slow Downcp Posts: 3,041
    Although Campag are 10 Nm
    Carlsberg don't make cycle clothing, but if they did it would probably still not be as good as Assos
  • steowen
    steowen Posts: 59
    Cheers for that Rob.

    Yes they are Shimano levers. The chart you linked doesn't specify whether those are the torque limits for carbon or alloy bars - or are the torque ranges the same for both?
    All that glitters is probably glass
  • robbarker
    robbarker Posts: 1,367
    The torque is relevant to the fastener more than that material you are clamping to, and I would hope that shimano handlebars are up the grip exerted by their own levers done up to the recommended torque setting. If you are in doubt, give them a call and let us know the answer..

    Personally, I'd torque to 8 Nm with a torque wrench.

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