SLX hose shortening question please

Darra8

Hi,

Just got a new set of SLX brakes from Merlin and they are way too long. I have read how to do it, and seen the Shimano download on how to do it without re bleeding, but just need to check a few things.

Do I use the supplied yellow block to put in between the pistons before pumping the leavers, as it looks too wide to let the pistons out very much?

Should I keep the hose upright as much as possible to stop the oil from coming out?

Any other tips would also be good before I start.

Thanks,

Steve

The Rookie

No, the yellow block is for holding the pistons all the way back when bleeding so that you don't overfill.

Yes.

hainman

Watch for oil dripping out the levers...I done a mates front Deore last night and a wee bit of fluid dripped out and the brake is kinda spongy....might be handy to have a wee bottle of mineral oil handy for precaution...i also noticed one piston moved more than the other so be carefull when pumping as to not go to far or they will come out and cause major ball ache....

Darra8

Job done, although I had trouble getting the pistons to go back in. I had to open the cap of the reservoir a little before they would go back. A little bit of fluid came out. Is this OK?

Thanks.

hainman

yeh you need the cap open to let the air out you might need a wee top up
Are the brakes sharp or spongy??

Darra8

hainman wrote:

yeh you need the cap open to let the air out you might need a wee top up
Are the brakes sharp or spongy??

There is very little travel in the front, so I would say they are OK, but the back has more travel. They are brand new though, I have haven't even ridden with them yet, so can't really tell.