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MikeW
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Shimano brakes

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I've managed to strip the thread of my longitudes rear brake (reservoir cap screw) looking at getting a replacement but they don't seem to be easy to find just the lever for that specific brake. Being that they're also made of cheese i would consider changing to a different lever but does anyone know if various shimano levers are compatable? I'd rather just change the lever rather than messing with shortening cables etc. Thanks
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When you say lever, do you mean the whole master cylinder? I can't see how changing the lever has any effect on a stripped thread in the reservoir cap otherwise?

CRC tend to have a few different Shimano brake components and you should be able to use one from a different model if you can't find one the same.
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as far as i know they are all cross compatible - its essentially just a method of squeezing some liquid

Can you not just tap and die the hole and use a new allen bolt ?

You may even be able to use the stainless steel bolt alone to do this given its soft alloy
I can [probably]get you the size up bolt if any use
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Re: Shimano brakes

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Sorry yes, it's the whole master cylinder I would need I think.

I haven't got the tools to re tap it. Thanks
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Have you got a slightly (couple or 3mm) longer bolt? Might be enough thread left beneath what's stripped.
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Re: Shimano brakes

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No, I haven't got anything that's even similar. I think I'll nip to a lbs and see what I can get sorted
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Where are you based? If you're near Sheffield/Rotherham I'll happily see if I can sort the threads and/or a longer bolt...
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Thanks for the offer Paul, but I'm in Warrington. It's appreciated though.
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Can you do a photo. Might have some bits ;)
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Re: Shimano brakes

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Thanks Paul but I think I've sorted it now. Thanks for the help guys
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