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How To Repair A Sticking Mountain Bike Brake Line

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    • Remove the grip from the bike's handle bar.

    • Use short twisting motions. If the grip is really stuck onto the bar, some soapy water can help it come off easier.

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    • Unscrew the hex screw on the brake fixture on the handle bars with the allen wrench.

    • Once the brake fixture is loose, pull off the fixture form the handle and set aside.

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    • Unhook the brake line from the bike's body by sliding the line backwards and pulling up in one motion.

    • If the brake line is too tight to pull back, you may have to remove the rear tire to let the brake pads move farther.

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    • Remove the brake line from the brake assembly you removed in step one.

    • Unscrew the adjustment screw all the way out of the assembly.

    • Push brake line forward and slide the line out of the slot in the brake handle.

    • Check the spring of the brake lever without the line connected. If it does not retract well, you can clean it with soapy water.

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    • To remove the brake line from the rear brake pads. Unhook the line from the metal insert.

    • Unscrew the hex bolt with an allen wrench.

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    • After you have removed the bike's brake line, take the whole assembly wipe with a soapy water solution to remove rust, dirt, grease and anything else stopping the line from traveling freely.

    • After removing all of the debris, apply chain oil to another rag and wipe oil evenly onto the line.

    • Careful the line itself could be frayed anywhere due to age and be sharp.

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Conclusion

Once finished, put back together the brake assembly. Then test the mobility of the brakes before riding. Happy Riding!

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I’d like to comment just because I think it’s unnecessary to remove the brake leaver as it can be quite a troublesome job to remove and refit the grip and there is really no need to do so in this instance.

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