Replacement brake lever for Shimano XT - do they exist?

Gwaredd

Hi all.

A while back the threads in my brake lever adjustment arm boss (?) stripped giving me almost zero leverage to stop with. I tried a JB weld fix & re-tap, but to no avail, so ended up pinning it crudely.

Like most bodges, this has lasted well, but is always at the back of my mind. If it gives, I have no rear brake.

As you can see from the pic, it's an older style XT lever - part No. BL-M755



I've googled my ass off, but can see no replacement lever. Strange, as levers are usually a good thing to snap off during a fall, so naturally I was expecting an abundance!

Not so it seems, so I'm after your expertise & knowledge in finding out where I can source one from - or indeed if any other in production lever will fit.

Thanks in advance.

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bennett_346

Quick google seems to suggest shimano dont export them to any suppliers as spares, and the best bet might be to go through warranty.

mister p

Your google powers are weak. A lever blade for a BL-M755 is part number 8SY 9805 and any good bike shop can order one from Madison as they have them in stock. The only downside is they are £30 retail.

Warranty on Shimano XT is 2 years, M755 levers are approximately 10 years old so it could be a long shot.

nicklouse

just get any Shimano Lever assy and use that.

Gwaredd

Cheers mister p.

Thirty quid eh? Best keep a look out on eBay

02gf74

Gwaredd wrote:

Cheers mister p.

Thirty quid eh? Best keep a look out on eBay

for £ 30 I can sell you the complete unit - I think I may even have two fo them, dunno how that hapened but it did.

Gwaredd

02GF74 wrote:

Gwaredd wrote:

Cheers mister p.

Thirty quid eh? Best keep a look out on eBay

for £ 30 I can sell you the complete unit - I think I may even have two fo them, dunno how that hapened but it did.

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