Shimano M575
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I have Shimano M575 brake levers operating Shimano M575 hydrauic disc brakes. I find them uninspiring and find that the levers are almost touching the bars before stopping takes effect. I've had them bled a couple of times by the LBS but the issue returns after a few months. When its working as expected, I don't do tough terrain or steep downhill therefore I find the braking power performance is sufficient for my needs; its just inconsistent even on the flat of a road or cyclepath.
I'd like to change them before I pass the bike to my young nephew. I can tell when the brakes might not quite be right or needs to be handled in a certain way but kids are just going to jump on and ride. I can't describe the feelings if something happened due to the brakes not quite being 100%. It also seems wrong to pass the issue off by telling his mother she needs to go to the LBS every few months to have the brakes serviced....spending money she hasn't got.
To cut a long story short, I'd like to change the brakes so that the braking is more consistent and I have less worry. Any suggestions on what could improve the situation and if I change, do I need to change both the brake levers and brakes together for a different matching set or do I need to only change the brakes themselves. I did try change the pads and now have Swissstop Organic Disc Brake Pads installed but the inconsistent braking performance still returns after a while.
Any thoughts or feedback appreciated.
Cheers
I'd like to change them before I pass the bike to my young nephew. I can tell when the brakes might not quite be right or needs to be handled in a certain way but kids are just going to jump on and ride. I can't describe the feelings if something happened due to the brakes not quite being 100%. It also seems wrong to pass the issue off by telling his mother she needs to go to the LBS every few months to have the brakes serviced....spending money she hasn't got.
To cut a long story short, I'd like to change the brakes so that the braking is more consistent and I have less worry. Any suggestions on what could improve the situation and if I change, do I need to change both the brake levers and brakes together for a different matching set or do I need to only change the brakes themselves. I did try change the pads and now have Swissstop Organic Disc Brake Pads installed but the inconsistent braking performance still returns after a while.
Any thoughts or feedback appreciated.
Cheers
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M575's shouldn't be like that at all, in fact the go to recommendation for good budget brakes is Deores.
For them to change when being bled means either the bleed procedure is wrong or they have a leak.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.0 -
Check where the hose enters the calliper, specifically the fixing on the end of the hose there was an issue with leaking there which would explain why they are OK for a while then fade.0
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I used to have some 575s they were difficult to bleed properly and it took the otherwise excellent lbs three or four attempts to get them feeling solid and reliable but when they did they were fine and trouble-free for years. It might be worth persisting.
Otherwise have a look at some M615s http://www.merlincycles.com/shimano-deo ... 62194.html great brakes they will work with the existing rotors but clean them up first0
