Shimano 105 R7020 Shift Lever Rattle Fixed | How To Guide

[@wranglercycling6420]

First of all...Shimano is really going cheap...!! I just bought a brand new road bike (2020 model) equiped with Tiagra Hidraulic STI and after a couple of rides, same ratling noise aperared and was driving me mental...!! Very dissapoint to find out poor material savings on construction of "lower" models from Shimano...! I´m glad at least you found out and shared with us the real issue and how to fix it...! Thanks a lot...!

[@andrewalton7438]

Thanks very much for posting this very informative and easy-to-follow guide. Glueing those pins has just solved the noise issue I've put up with for 10 months!

[@ameasureofpipps]

Did you need to also fit a rubber or foam tab into the inner roof of the housing or was it sufficient to just glue the pins?

[@bendixon9396]

Awesome mate, you’ve restored my sanity! Another great (and down to earth...) maintenance video. Thanks. 👍🏻

[@nickpethan3083]

Thank you for posting this!! I had the exact same problem with my new Shimano Tiagra shifters. I used gorilla glue and used your method and it worked great!

[@wayfarin]

Free to Cycle: you are a godsend. i was going mental. thanks!

[@pokemon555222]

This has been driving me mad since I got my new bike, going to try this tomorrow! Thanks so much for the video!

[@christophercondron5388]

Greatly video solved my problem. brought a brand new bike on Wednesday noticed this rattling noise and when I put my finger on the lever the noise goes couldn't figure out where the problem was so I just Google search it have to be in on a 55 mile ride this morning and the roads where I live on not what you call great and the vibration they're just drove me mad so with the Google Search you popped up because I'm already subscribed to your channel. One happy man

[@scottishjimmy9813]

Did you use all 3 techniques shown? Why didn’t you take it back to the place you bought it and ask them to fix it if you don’t mind me asking?

[@scottishjimmy9813]

Also the video mentions taking off the wheel which will allow you to push the break all the way in. However, doesn’t this close your disc brake pads which means it’s difficult to open them again?

[@christophercondron5388]

@@scottishjimmy9813 its 2 and a half hours drive today where I brought the bike. And I knew of I seen a video or a hack I would fix it myself

[@akpservices4355]

Thanks for the desert of Arizona, USA

[@hunteraswanson]

Thank you for the video! I ended up putting some black electric tape over those pins and added a bit of foam under the hood. Problem solved! Back to riding now..

[@melissaoppliger]

going to try this first. Glue makes me nervous. I was wondering if even a thin piece of bar tap instead of foam might work too. I'm trying this today.

[@hunteraswanson]

Melissa Oppliger the tape worked really well, but eventually the adhesive gummed up. I would try guerrilla tape maybe. I eventually did super glue and it actually messed with the return actuation because that pin was unable to pivot. I fixed it by hitting the pin with a hammer/screwdriver till it released.

[@alanrichardson2560]

Thank you! Your videos are superbly helpful :)

[@thomlarson681]

What size is the fixing screw for the name plate? When I went to put Locktite on the screw, it was missing on both levers!

[@utube7930]

On the r7000 mechanical there is also shifter rattle noise. I found it can be one of two parts. The nut under the nameplate can be loose, but more noise can be heard from the 'main lever support'- a small plastic part which needs a bit of grease before replacing

[@FlimFlamvanHam]

Amazing. This was driving me mad. I even had Shimano warranty a pair of 7020's for this reason and of course the new ones were no different. I'm very surprised at the different construction of the 8020 vs the 7020.

[@jamble7k]

i got mine warrantied and they were the same as well, what a pain

[@germanramirez8699]

Hello my screw like in te minute 6:14 fell on a bike ride, you have any information about this screw? number of part or dimensions?

[@darinsteele7091]

my new 4700 hydro left shifter does the same exact thing, it's the pin inside that moves a bit...not sure if it's worth warranty claim because outside on the road i probably can't hear it, but inside where its quiet its a creaking noise but at least the shifter doesn't rattle around.

[@scottishjimmy9813]

I have disc brakes and have been told if you pull the brake when there is no wheel the brakes will seize...Is there a way to overcome this?

[@whichdoctor4858]

Cheers! My right shifter 105 buzzes.

[@joshbrooksbank3011]

I just use duck tape on the pin an that has seemed to work 👌if it comes back i will glue it But i wasnt brave enough first time round

[@flanners41]

Shambolic that the Big S have this issue on a Groupset in 2021, this has started on my brand new Winter Bike driving me mad, had the same issue on DA 7900 shifters and that was 13 years ago!!!!!

[@lieveneeckelaert9608]

Hi, thanks for the useful video. Could you give some more information on the epoxy resin? (brand)? Thanks

[@thomasmoher9089]

Is it similar for the RS785 Ultegra?

[@marshallgoldberg8376]

Thank you! I can’t wait to try this.

[@jamble7k]

amazing thanks, wish i knew this a year or 2 ago haha

[@norbertsipos1079]

Very useful video! Great job. Thanks for it!

[@walterq4045]

Thanks mate! Very useful. 👍

[@knife1406]

thanks man, also what handlebars are those with the 105

[@jonathangreen7111]

Absolutely great, thanks.

[@maxweinl9306]

You're a legend! 🤘

[@jayzzz1234]

Could you remove the shimano spacer on the inside of the pin and add a slightly larger spacer?

[@zzhughesd]

That’s the nice alright. Thanks

[@paulb8627]

Really useful video. Sadly my rattle is from an Ultegra hood

[@jeremytaylor4458]

Same here! Still looking for a solution!

[@AdamAdrianNavarro]

I'm worried glueing those pins would affect the braking/shifting?

[@poltergeistducs2948]

my man i need help. my R7020 sti got a leak in the mineral oil area. I opened it, and I saw the plastic inside got a damage. near the hole on the STI do you know what kind of part is that i need a spare just incase i got a lean again in the future. the one with 3 hex bolts inside is a plastic cover for mineral oil

[@FreeToCycle]

You can’t purchase the rubber bladder separately, new shifter I’m afraid!!

[@poltergeistducs2948]

@@FreeToCycle well that's sad thanks my man. DIY it still leaks but not that strong. any tips for sealing a leak?

[@fikrifaudzi2874]

same goes to me. thanks buddy

[@Silidons91]

My little plastic cover on the shifter is loose. It's the little piece that is right underneath the area where the pin is/metal part of the shifter. If you pause at 09:50, is the little plastic covering that is right below (meaning towards the ground) the two metal bits of the shifter arm that run parallel to each other, basically between that and the rubber cover. I don't know what happened but I feel like it's going to break off, it's very loose. I wish I could show a pic of what I'm talking about LOL. Ever had issues with that if you understand what I'm talking about?

[@snafujag100]

I did this and it worked! But the epoxy had a reaction with the pin, sort of dissolved it. I had a silver metallic weeping from the area. It never got any worse and the rattle never returned. Maybe the epoxy I used was not intended for metal?

[@benshane8455]

Thank you!

[@mumtaznajeeb7200]

Anyone know the spec of the screw used for the cover above the levers? Ive managed tighten mine down but is a little stripped and may need replacement fown the line.

[@imogencallaway]

Do you know where you can get those tiny little screws? Mines come out, and the vibration was driving me mad! Was only because of your video I found out what was wrong!!!

[@FreeToCycle]

The part numbers for the name plate and fixing screw are Right hand Y0F398020 . Left hand Y0F498010.

[@timquinn3705]

Great vid. Does the epoxy stay set ‘forever’ or does it need to be redone?

[@Steadz12]

Wouldn’t pressing the hydraulic brakes after removing the wheel cause them to lock up ? I am certain that the noise is coming from the moving cap. I just need to tighten the screw. But I’m not sure if I should be doing this with the rotor off. What do you recommend?

[@FreeToCycle]

If you press the brake with the disc removed then you will need to push the pads back to refit the disc back into the caliper!

[@simonebrotto1977]

thanx!

[@huhummmmmmm]

This worked for 3 rides for me, probably should try a different epoxy, it also makes the leaver lazy.

[@tubesockets120v]

Is it worth going through a warranty claim to get a new lever and dealing with bar tape, shifter cable and brake hydraulic lines?

[@Bikey_McBeardface]

The new lever will rattle as well its not really a fault just poor design, the new GRX leavers (modeled on 105) do the same thing only worse!. If you are worried about voiding the warranty for any future issues then use a tiny square of duct tape on each end of the pin and double sided tape to fit the rubber. But to be honest I doubt a dab of glue would even be spotted by Shimano they wouldn't do anything more than simply look for obvious "crash damage" or "modifications" on a warranty claim.

[@zyghom]

That would be all about “105 is the same like Ultegra, just cheaper” ;-)

[@stanhes]

Great, first promising fix I found! What kind of epoxy or epoxyglue are you using or would you recommend?

[@umutbirey101]

disc brakes on road bike? no go.

[@jahmakya81]

Thank you!

[@NeutralGenericUser]

Thank you!