Are brake return lever springs essential?

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Rhysito

Active Member
I am restoring a bike for a friend and these return springs from the shifter lever (Shimano EF65, 9-speed) are rusted through. I cannot find keep replacements - how
essential are they?

Thanks so much - really appreciate all the help I have got from these forums

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Drago

Legendary Member
Probably not essential - plenty of flat bar levers do without them - but it may help to give a positive feel in oepration and reduce rattling.
 

T4tomo

Guru
you could probably fashion a replacement out of suitable wire if you find the levers are a bit comprised without them.
 

Punkawallah

Über Member
The head mechanic at the shop is pretty firm on the subject of 'spare parts' after a job, so I'd say 'yes' :-)
 
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