Brake Shifter
Brake Shifter
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New Campagnolo Record Ergo Shifter Brake Hoods 10 speed $25.00 |
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Jagwire Cable Hose Kit Brake Shifter Pink $12.97 |
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Jagwire Cable Hose Kit Brake Shifter Light Green $12.97 |
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NEW Cycling Bicycle Bike JAGWIRE HOUSING CABLE BRAKE SHIFTER KIT White $13.94 |
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NEW Cycling BICYCLE BIKE JAGWIRE HOUSING CABLE BRAKE SHIFTER KIT Orange $13.94 |
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NEW Cycling BICYCLE BIKE JAGWIRE HOUSING CABLE BRAKE SHIFTER KIT Purple $13.94 |
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NEW Cycling BICYCLE BIKE JAGWIRE HOUSING CABLE BRAKE SHIFTER KIT BLUE $13.94 |
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NEW Cycling BICYCLE BIKE JAGWIRE HOUSING CABLE BRAKE SHIFTER KIT BLACK $13.94 |
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NEW Cycling BICYCLE BIKE JAGWIRE HOUSING CABLE BRAKE SHIFTER KIT GREEN $13.94 |
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18 pcs Bicycle Cable End crimps (Shifter + Brake) 9 ea $0.69 |
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Shimano ST-EF60 Shifters Brake Levers Set 8 speed 2 AS $41.99 |
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RARE Vintage Nos Nib Shimano Deore XT Shifter/Brake Levers. 7 speed #SM-MT-50 $99.99 |
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Shimano XT M770 Shifters V Brake Levers Set ST-M770 XT $244.99 |
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Shimano XTR left shifter/Brake Lever NOS st-m900 first generation $75.00 |
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1″ Bicycle Brake Shifter Cable HANGER BRACKET STEEL $7.95 |
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Shimano Ultegra STI ST-6600 ST-6603 10 X 3 Shifter Brake Lever Set Road Bike NEW $192.47 |
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SHIMANO ULTEGRA ST-6700 ST-6703 Pr 10×3 Road Bike Shifter/Brake Levers Set NEW $279.97 |
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SHIMANO ST-EF50-7R Brake/Shifter Lever Right Silver V-Brake 7 Speed NEW $7.97 |
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2010 Campagnolo Centaur Left Shifter Brake Lever Carbon Fiber NEW $119.97 |
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Sram Force double Tap shifter brake levers Double tap $203.51 |
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JAGWIRE HOUSING CABLE BRAKE SHIFTER DIY KIT BLUE $8.99 |
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Shimano Deore LX 9×3 speed brake/shifters $29.99 |
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New Shimano Alivio M410 Shifter Brake Levers 8-S C156a $39.99 |
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Shimano 105 shifter / brake lever set / 9 speed $89.50 |
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New Campagnolo Record Ergo Shifter Brake Hoods 9 speed $25.00 |
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NEW Cycling BICYCLE BIKE JAGWIRE HOUSING CABLE BRAKE SHIFTER KIT GREEN $12.86 |
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NEW Cycling BICYCLE BIKE JAGWIRE HOUSING CABLE BRAKE SHIFTER KIT BLACK $12.86 |
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NEW Cycling BICYCLE BIKE JAGWIRE HOUSING CABLE BRAKE SHIFTER KIT Purple $12.86 |
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NEW Cycling BICYCLE BIKE JAGWIRE HOUSING CABLE BRAKE SHIFTER KIT Orange $12.86 |
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microSHIFT 8 Speed Brake Shift Levers Shifters $46.99 |
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Shimano Acera ST-EF60 8-Speed Shifters/BRAKE LEVER SET $36.87 |
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Shimano XT M775 Mountain Bike Disc Brake Shifter Lever $9.95 |
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BICYCLE JAGWIRE HOUSING CABLE BRAKE SHIFTER KIT RED $15.99 |
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SRAM FORCE GROUP SET 8 Piece 170 mm BB Shifters Brake cassette derailleurs chain $935.00 |
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SRAM FORCE GROUP SET 8 Piece 172.5 mm BB shifters brake cassette derailleurs chn $935.00 |
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SRAM FORCE GROUP SET 8 Piece 175 mm BB shifters brake cassette derailleurs chain $935.00 |
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Shimano Hone M600 601 Dual Control SHIFTER & DISC BRAKE LEVER BRAKE BR & BL $135.95 |
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CAMPAGNOLO RECORD 10SPD CARBON BRAKE SHIFTERS – USED $108.35 |
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Jagwire Cable Hose Kit Brake Shifter Yellow $12.97 |
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Nos Shimano XTR SHIFTER, BRAKE LEVER SET, ST-M960 or ST-M966, BRAND NEW IN BOX $170.72 |
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Shimano 105 RIGHT 5600 10 Speed Shifter/brake $20.49 |
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20 Gold Bike Brake Cable End Caps Shifter Brake Crimps $3.97 |
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BRAKE SHIFTER HOODS Fit Shimano 105 Ultegr 6600 5600 ROADBIKE GREEN 10 SPEED $10.72 |
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SRAM Shifter Hood Combo Super Cork Handlebar Tape & Brake Hood Set Pink $31.99 |
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Shimano XT ST-M765 Left Shifter / Brake Lever + 900mm Hose $23.99 |
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SHIMANO V BRAKE MOUNTAIN BIKE SHIFTER BRAKE LEVER ST-EF28 7 SPD $12.50 |
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shimano,ultegra,shifters,derailleur,cassette,cinelli,9sp,3sp,group set,brakes $243.50 |
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Box of Bike Parts – Stem shifters Seat Post brake levers Avid BB5 Disc Brake $3.25 |
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Jagwire Brake And Shifter Cable Set Shimano/SRAM $11.99 |
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Jagwire Brake And Shifter Cable Set Shimano/SRAM $11.99 |
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New Shimano Hone M600 Dual Control Shifters & Disc Brakes (F+R) $99.00 |
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GUB Universal Bicycle Cable Value Pack (Shifter+Brake) $13.99 |
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Shimano EF51 dual contral shifter and brake levers 3x8sp pair front and rear $29.99 |
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8 SPEED BICYCLE SHIFTERS AND BRAKE COMBO PYRAMID NEW $19.95 |
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Shimano Sora BICYCLE ERGO 8 SPEED RIGHT HAND SHIFTER BRAKE LEVER ST-3300 $89.00 |
My right Bike Brake is tougher to pull in them my left?
I was adjusting the positioning of my brake lever on my bike and now my right brake is not as smooth to pull as my left. The brakes are shimano alivio and I have a specialized globe sport. Any suggestions? Is this okay? I don’t think the cable is too tight, I didn’t adjust anything other than titling the brake lever/ shifter down. Thanks so much.
Also, my shifter is tighter to pull as well (which is on the same unit as my right brake)
I think I know. If your shifter and your brake lever are separate, you have probably pushed the brake lever down into the operating area of the shifter. Either tilt the shifter down as much as you tilted the brake lever, or return the lever to it’s original position.
You may have also accidentally disengaged the cables from the cable guides. Make sure the housing is seated into all of the correct areas.
Short Shift Kits for your Volkswagen
In the last two parts of this three part series, we covered a great deal of High Quality, low cost, suspension upgrades. We also covered a performance intake by Euro Sport, which added a little pep to our step, and some aggressive sound. In Part III of our series, we’ll cover varying weighted short shift kits for the GTI and Jetta. We’ll also have a look at steel braided hoses for your brakes and clutch. To start, let’s take a look at short shift kits, and what they can do for you.
No matter the age of your GTI or Jetta, there’s room for improvement in that box of rocks you use for shifting. (or so it feels) If you’re in a MKI or MKII Golf or Jetta, you’ll want to have a look at the Euro Sport Short Shift Kit, as well as the Euro Sport Sure Shifters. A short shift kit will reduce throw by about 40%! 40%! You won’t know how you lived without this after it’s installed! Couple the short shift kit up with Euro Sport’s Sure Shifter Kit and you’ll get a much more solid feel in your throw. Prices range from about $85 – $125.
For those of you with the latest and greatest Volkswagen automobiles, y’all have to pay a little more. To get the same results, but, hopefully we’re still in your price range. We’ll try to keep it cheap. For MKIII’s on up, Neuspeed has some fine quality engineering to offer. Neuspeed has a Short Shift Kit up to the latest MKV! Prices range from about $190 – $230, and each come pre-weighted. Installation isn’t murder, but is a little time consuming. It is recommended you consult the Bentley Manual prior to this install. It will help ensure you don’t break anything as you’re pulling apart interior.
The last performance upgrade to be covered in our three part series is steel braided hoeses. Steel braided hoses provide more precision in braking and clutching. (those of you with a MKII & older have a clutch cable) When braking and clutching, hydraulics are used to activate the Brake Calipers and the clutch slave cylinder. Usually the stock lines are made of rubber braided hosing. Rubber is ok, and does the job well, but tends to expand a little when you depress the brake or the clutch. Replacing these hoses with steel braided hoses eliminates that expansion. Thus giving more precise braking and clutching. The price range on steel braided hoses runs from about $110 – $180. Two recommended purchases when changing out brake and clutch lines for steel braided hose:
Change your brake/clutch fluid to synthetic
Get Speed Bleeders
The reason behind these recommendations? Brake fluid is a consumable, and it’s consumed when overheating of your brakes occur. Braking is by no means over rated, and the last thing you want to experience is a lack of it. Synthetic fluid is less susceptible to overheating, and thus likely to last longer. The boiling point of regular DOT 5.1 brake fluid is about 527° F. A synthetic brake fluid such as Motul RBF600, has a boiling point of about 593° F. The increase in boiling point slows consumption, and keeps the risk of brake fade at a distance. Bottles of Motul can be found all over, for roughly $12.00/bottle.
The Speed Bleeders recommendation comes from the stand point of convenience, and price. (est. $12.95/pair) If you have a ’00 or older dub, these are a life saver when completing steel braided hose swap outs. Especially if you’re doing this solo. It helps considerably to have a second person, but if one isn’t available, you’ll save yourself much headache with these little guys. Simply replace your existing bleeder, and manage your bleeding with a quarter turn of the Speed Bleeder. It doesn’t appear as though Speed Bleeders produces their product for VW’s past the year 2000 and above, yet. Installation is relatively easy, but more time consuming than anything. Consult the Bentley Manual for details on replacing brake lines, the clutch slave line, and brake bleeding. Most cars have an order in which you’re suppose to bleed each of the four calipers!
With these small performance improvements you will enjoy your VW a lot more than back when your car was bone-stock. After upgrading your car with lots of performance upgrades keep in mind that it is vital for you to improve stopping power as well with brake upgrades! Always remember to stay safe and keep your performance modifications well-balanced.
About the Author
Bill is a freelance writer for automotive sites all around the Internet. VW Jetta Parts is one of his specialty topics. Make sure you get the best upgrades for your Volkswagen!
