help!!! whats it called..?

delcol
delcol Posts: 2,848
edited January 2013 in MTB workshop & tech
Please can anyone help me out here..
last year in mbuk not sure which one sept oct nov or dec i seen a tool for fitting the brass insert into the brake hose i can't remember what it is called or who makes it..
i got some new shimano xt brakes for christmass and i need to shorten the hose when i fit them, i remember seeing this tool that make fitting the insert eassier, can anyone help me a link would be ideal or the name/manufacturer of the tool..
the bit i mean is this


thanks..
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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    what the yellow hose blocks that should come with the brakes and or the bleed kit.
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  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    The little yellow block don't come with OE brakes (which Merlin are selling). I've seen them on Ebay though.
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  • DodgeT
    DodgeT Posts: 2,255
    Ey'up Col. Pretty sure i've got the blocks / bits needed, i'll check in the garage and let you know.
  • delcol
    delcol Posts: 2,848
    i have the yellow blocks for gripping the hose.. they came with the brakes.. i just remember seeing a specific tool in the mag that made the job easier.. (i dont have a vice) when i done this job on my other bikes i normally just use mole grips and tap the insert in with a plastic mallet..
    but i just wanted to see how much the tool was hence the question..

    dam why did i have to throw all my old mags out the other week....
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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    mole grips and the blocks simples.
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  • Deputy Dawg
    Deputy Dawg Posts: 428
    Surely you don't mean this?

    £35.95 for a tool your hardly ever gonna use is quite a waste of money. Especially when you can get the same job done with mole grips, blocks & a soft hammer. It doesn't even have a recess for the hose so you can cut it straight.
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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    Deputy Dawg wrote:
    Surely you don't mean this?

    £35.95 for a tool your hardly ever gonna use is quite a waste of money. Especially when you can get the same job done with mole grips, blocks & a soft hammer.
    and will not work with any avid ones and they screw in.
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  • Deputy Dawg
    Deputy Dawg Posts: 428
    Good job the OP has Shimano brakes then ;)
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  • austy
    austy Posts: 5
    I have a Jagwire Needle Driver used for both push in and screw in hose inserts.

    Got mine quite cheap on ebay about £10 if you can find it.

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