Removing cables from Brompton brake levers (newer style).

[rafiki]

I want to remove my 2019 brake levers and replace them with Shimanos. Looking at the current levers I can't see how the cable can be simply lifted out of the lever in the usual way, no slots. What am I missing? Bit of a nuisance to have to remove both brake cables completely.

 

[Gunk]

If there are not any adjustment barrels then you’ll have to remove the cable from the caliper and thread It out.

I fitted Shimano BL-R550 levers on mine, they also benefit from adjustment barrels.

 

[rafiki]

They have barrel adjusters but they are not slotted.

 

[berlinonaut]

I want to remove my 2019 brake levers and replace them with Shimanos. Looking at the current levers I can't see how the cable can be simply lifted out of the lever in the usual way, no slots. What am I missing?

Nothing. It is a design fault in my opinion.

 

[rafiki]

Yes, kid's bike design really. Thanks, I know what to do now.