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Help - Broken Hayes lever (need help identifying model/what to do)

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strogy

Discussion Starter · Jul 19, 2021

I figure this is a long shot, but I thought I'd ask. I've got a 2002 specialized stumpjumper, with Hayes brakes that I picked up secondhand. Unfortunately due to a drop, the casing on the right brake lever broke off (the first 2 pics). I'm hoping to replace just the lever, but I don't know what model the brakes are as I can't find a model #. Or does it matter, cnn I swap in any lever, attach it to the preexisting line, bleed, and go?

Or, if you had any suggestions on what I could do, that would be much appreciated

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Mudguard

· #2 · Jul 19, 2021

Those look like some late versions of Hayes Mags (Magnesium). It was the disc brake that worked and moved a lot of people over from V brakes. I'm not sure how easy it will be to find another lever, there were aftermarket ones made for awhile, Dangerboy was one brand.
You will inevitably be told to get new brakes. If the rotors are fine then a set of Shimano Deores would go straight on.

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LVLBTY

· #3 · Jul 19, 2021

Check e-bay for used parts. I had those brakes on an old Gary Fisher.

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strogy

Discussion Starter · #4 · Jul 19, 2021

LVLBTY said:
Check e-bay for used parts. I had those brakes on an old Gary Fisher.

I'm just wondering, can I slap on any Hayes hydraulic lever? Are the brake lines universal size over the years?

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bicyclebeardface

· #5 · Jul 19, 2021

Not to be rude, but your time and money will be much better spent replacing the entire brake. The Hayes from that era are some of the better surviving brakes for still functioning after 20 years, but even a cheap modern brake will have more power, control, and better leverage (so your hands aren't so tired).

All that to say, I'd recommend a new brake.

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strogy

Discussion Starter · #6 · Jul 20, 2021

bicyclebeardface said:
Not to be rude, but your time and money will be much better spent replacing the entire brake. The Hayes from that era are some of the better surviving brakes for still functioning after 20 years, but even a cheap modern brake will have more power, control, and better leverage (so your hands aren't so tired).

All that to say, I'd recommend a new brake.

not at all, I haven't had to do anything in a long time as this bike handles my weekend needs....and honestly I'm not even sure what a modern bike even rides like (ignorance is bliss lol)

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