Can I swap the 775 MX brake lever setup?Updated 2 months ago

Not a fan of the standard layout: left lever = rear brake, right lever = front brake. That’s completely understandable. The reason we’ve chosen this setup is because, with the power available through the throttle, it’s often beneficial to control the rear brake with your left hand. This allows you to modulate the rear wheel while on the throttle—similar to techniques used on motorcycles for better control in turns or while airborne. 

The good news: you can swap the brake levers without having to deal with hydraulic fluid. Here's how: 

1. Remove the clipsholding the hoses and wires together. Use a small flathead screwdriver to gently open the clips. Be careful not to damage the hydraulic hose.
2. Loosen and removethe brake clamp screws (both upper and lower) on each lever.
3. Swap the levers—move the left lever to the right side and vice versa. Route the cables so they look clean anddon’ttangle (avoid the “spaghetti” look).
4. Reinstall the clampson each lever.You'llnotice an arrow on each clamp—this arrow should pointupward.
5. Tighten the upper bolt firstuntil the clamp and lever assembly are snug with no gap.Don’tovertighten—these use a plastic master cylinder. (Maximum torque: 4Nm, per Magura.)
6. Tighten the lower boltto 4Nm as well. Thereshouldbe a slight gap here. A good rule of thumb: the lever should still be able to rotate slightly on the handlebar when pushed by hand. This allows the lever to pivot during a crash, helping to avoid damage—a technique borrowed from the motorcycle world.
7. Reattach the clipsto tidy up the cables and hoses.

That’s it—you’re now set up with your preferred brake layout.