Need rear Shimano SLX brake lever

[gmb3]

Whatcha got? Not sure what's compatible. Evergreen ate mine

 

[JonFern]

If you’re looking for a replacement lever, should be good with SLX, XT, XTR.

Could also just replace the broken blade eBay link

 

[gmb3]

Definitely just want to replace the blade. Seems cheap enough to buy a new one. Next question is am I skilled enough to install it. To youtube i go.

 

[MadisonDan]

I replaced an XT with these.

Pro 120 MTB Levers

Flo Motorsports Pro 120 Levers Designed to fit in to O.E. Perch. Will work with Shimano Deore XT M8000 , M8100, SLX M7100 , SLX M7120 and M6100 Hydraulic Brakes -Patented Unbreakable lever design -Sold as a Set -Pivot Point Allows the lever to fold out up on impact -Smooth Design for...

flomotorsports.com

And yes, you can do it yo self

 

[serviceguy]

Definitely just want to replace the blade. Seems cheap enough to buy a new one. Next question is am I skilled enough to install it. To youtube i go.

I did it, you can do it. Just pay attention to the small spring and how it goes in. The shimano part should come with a spring…

 

[gcab]

The ones Madison Dan posted are a great option, I found an OEM when I did mine. I did my front brake in on my 7120s. They seem to be made of a really thin metal. I couldn’t source a R lever so I bought a L lever and kept the same internals. Lever blade itself is the same for both sides. Was a bit of a pain to get everything lined up correct, but doable at home for sure.

 

[gmb3]

Looks easy enough. Bought an SLX for 22 bucks. $99 for a lever blade? No thanks.

 

[serviceguy]

Looks easy enough. Bought an SLX for 22 bucks. $99 for a lever blade? No thanks.

Indeed. I’m also no sure of what problem those fancy blades are supposed to fix, levers usually break due to vertical impact, you’re not going to pull the blade forward unless you’re moving backward…

 

[Santapez]

Indeed. I’m also no sure of what problem those fancy blades are supposed to fix, levers usually break due to vertical impact, you’re not going to pull the blade forward unless you’re moving backward…

THEY COME IN ORANGE.

 

[serviceguy]

THEY COME IN ORANGE.

That would have kept me from sleeping at night not long ago, not any longer.

 

[Patrick]

That would have kept me from sleeping at night not long ago, not any longer.

Savings f**ks !
👍

 

[serviceguy]

Savings f**ks !
👍

Exactly, there's just that many you can actually give...

 

[tonyride]

Exactly, there's just that many you can actually give...

I can't even give mine away. LOL.

 

[gmb3]

Holy shit, that was the biggest pain in the ass! 2 hours and it's finally done. Shimano certainly doesn't design those for easy serviceability!

 

[jShort]

Holy shit, that was the biggest pain in the ass! 2 hours and it's finally done. Shimano certainly doesn't design those for easy serviceability!

So if an SLX brake lever is ~$40, was it worth it?

 

[gmb3]

So if an SLX brake lever is ~$40, was it worth it?

Hell no. Unless that would require a bleed, then yes. I don't do bleeds. If this, or a similar problem happens again, i'm giving my bike and money to the LBS.

 

[jShort]

Hell no. Unless that would require a bleed, then yes. I don't do bleeds. If this, or a similar problem happens again, i'm giving my bike and money to the LBS.

It would require a bleed so you made the right call.