Brake Levers

Brake levers are blades found on either side of the handlebars of a two-wheeler which one has to pull on to apply the brakes.

Types of Brake Lever
Though it is difficult to sort motorcycle brake levers, it can be commonly divided into two types according to the bar types:

• Mountain Bar or Flat Levers
• Drop Bar Levers

Materials used for making Motorcycle Brake Levers
Brake lever are most commonly used from:

• Aluminum
• Titanium
• Stainless Steel

Maintenance of Brake Levers

• The brake levers should be pumped so that the brake fluid is forced through the tube into the brake bleeding kit fluid container.
• Clutch brake levers should be taken apart occasionally and clean and lube.
• If the brake pad wears, it is necessary to adjust the handlebar brake levers to compensate for the increased gap between the rim and pads.