Reversing brake lever function

[mikeroebuck]

I have a new Lectric XP 3.0 and I have a partially disabled right hand. Is it possible to switch the brake lever functions so that my left hand lever operates the rear brake and right hand closes the front brake?

First ride out I instinctively used my dominant left hand to brake, locked the front tire and threw myself off the bike. (Yes, it hurt and I got a nice fat lip from the face plant). I'm 65 and recovering from back surgery, so I bought this to ge more mobile and help my recovery.

 

[munirider]

I'm not directly familiar with you Lectric but you can just switch your brake cables from right to left. I did a quick search and it looks like you have mechanical disc brakes, and it looks like the cables are long enough.

On your brake lever cable adjusters there is a split. Screw the adjuster all the way in then line up the split with the split in lever. Then pull the cable housing out of the adjuster and lever. Pull the lever enough that you can pop the cable end out. Do the same on the other lever then switch the cables over to the opposite sides.

If you have hydraulic brakes you will probably want to have bike shop do it for you as this will require bleading your brakes.

 

[mikeroebuck]

Thank you for the response. They are hydraulic (new with XP 3.0), so it looks like I will need professional help. I can attest, they stop abruptly!

 

[munirider]

Before you do, what kind of brakes are they? Some Magura brake levers are reversible with right and left levers identical. If you have them you can just switch them without breaking their hydraulic connection.

 

[mikeroebuck]

I will have to research. They were Tektro mechanical brakes, but Lectric just switched to hydraulic, and I don't see a brand name in manual.

 

[munirider]

Take a close look at the levers to see if they would be the same if they were flipped over. If not you will need to have the brake lines switched.

 

[mikeroebuck]

Great thoughts. I will look. Thank you!