hydraulic hose length

jerryfudd
jerryfudd Posts: 343
edited July 2013 in MTB workshop & tech
hi,

Just about to fit a set of XT brakes to my existing 160mm rotors and need to trim the hoses but id like to have the option of 180mm without having to replace the hose or running it too tight in the future - can anyone give me a rough idea how much excess to add on in order to compensate for any future adaptors.

thanks,

Dan
2013 Cotic Bfe

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  • JohnBurt
    JohnBurt Posts: 94
    160mm to 180mm is 10mm on the radius, so not a lot, front will probably want a slightly shorter hose and rear well it depends on the hose routing could be more or less. But I've never had to alter to go from 160 to 180.
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    For going from 160-180 most will need about a 5mm longer hose...doubt you'll shorten it that critcally!
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • jerryfudd
    jerryfudd Posts: 343
    thanks, do you know if the m785's can adjust the exit angle of the hose?

    Dan
    2013 Cotic Bfe
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Not as far as I am aware!
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    jerryfudd wrote:
    hi,

    Just about to fit a set of XT brakes to my existing 160mm rotors and need to trim the hoses but id like to have the option of 180mm without having to replace the hose or running it too tight in the future - can anyone give me a rough idea how much excess to add on in order to compensate for any future adaptors.

    thanks,

    Dan
    i would use the same length.
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