New XTR XC Brakes

BigStu2

Just bolted a new pair of XTR XC brakes onto the beast and was wondering if they come pre-bled as both levers dont feel that firm and pull almost to the grips, I see that there is an adjustment screw but haven't fiddled with that as yet. And, as I have to shorten the hoses can I get away without a bleed afterwards, I have already orderded the bleed kit if all goes pear shaped.

njee20

You mean the Race brakes? It depends how you buy them, but frankly I'd always bleed new brakes anyway. Takes 5 minutes with Shimano.

BikeSwan

What njee20 said. It's always a good idea to bleed new brakes, and being Shimano it shouldn't take long. It also doesnt hurt to play around with the adjustment screws.

I had a new set of Formula R1's last year and they came out of the box awful (really spongy and crap feeling), a quick 10 minute bleed later and they felt excellent.

BigStu2

Race, of course, No idea what I buy sometimes, and only 5 minutes to bleed them I'll be happy with 30 minutes, thats why I've bought a full litre of fluid, just in case.

supersonic

They have to bed in. Usually a few firm pulls of the lever sets the pistons.

BigStu2

Thanks guys, I'll shorten the hoses on the weekend, am hanging for a ride, been below - 18 most of the winter here