XT M785 Brake Levers

[oldave]

My thanks ishaw. I await your findings! dave j.

 

[brocklanders023]

Unfortunately this era of Shimano brakes are very prone to leaks to the point where plenty of people refuse to buy them anymore, even though they're great when they work. Probably why you can't find spares tbh and also why I'd be reluctant to buy secondhand unless it was from a trusted source (like ishaw ).

Functionally they're very similar to SLX or Deore which can usually be found new for around £50 for the full brake so that's the way I'd be going.

 

[oldave]

^ thank you, brocklander. Happily go new if necessary, my only concern is how to keep the shifters and I don't yet understand how my current ones combine with brake levers!
Guess have to keep "learning", a painful and time consuming process at my age!
I should not have strayed into this century......

 

[brocklanders023]

Know what you mean about shifter compatibility and who knows why Shimano keep changing the I-spec design but the info is out there and compatible brakes will still be available. Pretty sure you can buy adaptors too?

 

[brocklanders023]

https://www.bikeradar.com/features/tech/shimano-i-spec-a-b-and-ii-mounts-explained

Looks like you can use I Spec A or B?

I'd pick a brake and get the shifter to match as shifters can be had second hand for very little. Don't forget that other brands, like Hope are also compatible with I Spec and there are plenty of adaptors available for a few quid.

 

[oldave]

^ more thanks! I must learn faster! Just that starting new treatment for heavy medical stuff taking up lots of my time.

 

[brocklanders023]

No worries mate, hope it all goes okay. I only know as I had to go through it all myself recently when looking for a clamp!

 

[oldave]

Anyone know if this a compatible lever? Can sort shifter separately.

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