removing brake levers

[citybabe]

I've just bought new shorter reach handlebars and I have no idea how to remove the brake levers and refix onto the new bars.
Any help would be much appreciated

 

[gavintc]

I presume you are using Shimano STI. From the front of the bike, prize open the hoods on the outside of the STIs. Inside, you should spot an allen key slot. I cannot remember what size - but one of the medium ones will fit. Loosen and the STI will loosen on the bar. You should not undo is completely, just loosen it and then slide off the bar.

 

[citybabe]

Sorry Gavintc....I should have said they are Shimano Sora brake levers

 

[gavintc]

Should work with Sora as well. I will have a look later - but pretty certain, that the allen bolt is in the same place.

 

[awfulquiet]

It should be, Imbus (allen) size is either 4 or 5mm...

Loosen it and slide it off gently. If it gets stuck on a bend, loosen the bolt a bit more.

Don't worry if you unscrew it completely, it's pretty easy to get back into place.