Levo Gen 2 2019 Turbo Levo brakes advice

[OzzySmb]

Hello,
I would like to hear some advice regarding the brake change on the 2019 Turbo Levo.

Atm, I got Code R and would like to change it to Stealth Ultimate BCS of more adjustability.
The main concern, is it possible to replace the brake housing without removing the motor.
Ie, will it just slide through the frame past the motor, and into the upper tube ?

I am aware I need to remove the shock and untight a few bolts ,but main concern is will it slide past motor without the need to remove it.

Many thx for any info, especially from ones who did it on 2019 gen 2 model.

Best regards,
Ozzy

 

[salko]

No need to drop the motor to replace a brake hose. ROCKSHOX Barb Connector can help you to put new hose in with a pull of an old hose...

 

[OzzySmb]

Appreciate the help

 

[James_C]

I've done it with motor in.

I cut the head off a small screw, and wound that into both old and new hoses so you can pull the new one through. Then cut the damaged end off. I'd be tempted to lightly grease the outside of the new hose to make it easier.

BTW Code R and Stealth are both SRAM - can't you just use the existing hose?

 

[OzzySmb]

I did think about it, replace just levers or levers/calipers with existing hose. But I think I read somewhere that is best
to use a new hose.

 

[James_C]

I did think about it, replace just levers or levers/calipers with existing hose. But I think I read somewhere that is best
to use a new hose.

That is usually if switching brands, and therefore fluid type. Shimano uses different type for example. Mugura uses that royal blood stuff.

With SRAM and SRAM I don't think you have that issue.