Shimano Road Hydraulic Disc advise please

comsense
comsense Posts: 245
edited July 2016 in Road buying advice
Going to order hydraulic disc calipers and Sti.

Can anyone advise what else I need to order for a new install? Is there a particular bleed kit I need for instance? do I need any particular tools ?

Also, I see there isn't a huge difference in price between Shimano ST-RS505 and ST-RS685 which would be best performing and would the install be basically the same?

Thanks

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  • bendertherobot
    bendertherobot Posts: 11,684
    One is quite quite ugly. The other is not. That should guide you!
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  • homers_double
    homers_double Posts: 8,279
    I've just fitted the 685's and they're pretty simple, the only problem I now have is the rubber hood cover keeps coming off.

    There is a small bleed pipe & bag in the box with the brakes.

    You'll need this funnel - http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/shim ... -prod34710 and decent cable/hose cutters are the only special bits you'll need.
    Advocate of disc brakes.
  • bmxboy10
    bmxboy10 Posts: 1,958
    The rubber hood issue is common so if you have this issue buy a new set they cost a tenner. The stis and brakes are awsome and easy to fit if you take your time and do your homework and a standard bleed kit and filling funnel is all you need. As an aside I am likely going to strip my Caad and this has the 685 kit fitted so will be for sale.
  • bendertherobot
    bendertherobot Posts: 11,684
    My SuperX is coming and has RS685. Can't wait.
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  • homers_double
    homers_double Posts: 8,279
    solboy10 wrote:
    The rubber hood issue is common so if you have this issue buy a new set they cost a tenner. The stis and brakes are awsome and easy to fit if you take your time and do your homework and a standard bleed kit and filling funnel is all you need. As an aside I am likely going to strip my Caad and this has the 685 kit fitted so will be for sale.

    Common after the first ride?
    Advocate of disc brakes.
  • bmxboy10
    bmxboy10 Posts: 1,958
    Mine were never right and I have two sets so replaced both now perfect fit
  • comsense
    comsense Posts: 245
    homers double wrote:
    I've just fitted the 685's and they're pretty simple, the only problem I now have is the rubber hood cover keeps coming off.

    There is a small bleed pipe & bag in the box with the brakes.

    You'll need this funnel - http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/shim ... -prod34710 and decent cable/hose cutters are the only special bits you'll need.

    Thanks very much everyone for your input

    homers double :

    Just watched a video that shows the system comes with a Joining system https://vimeo.com/85855556

    Was your brake hose like that ? I am wondering how that works out with internal frame routing? I was planning on feeding the hydraulic hose through the frame OVER the old brake cables before removing the old cables. Is this possible with this J joint? I 've never worked on hydraulic bike brakes but am experienced at cycle mechanics and also would have experience on car brakes

    thanks
  • homers_double
    homers_double Posts: 8,279
    No joints in mine as its external
    Advocate of disc brakes.
  • bmxboy10
    bmxboy10 Posts: 1,958
    comsense wrote:
    homers double wrote:
    I've just fitted the 685's and they're pretty simple, the only problem I now have is the rubber hood cover keeps coming off.

    There is a small bleed pipe & bag in the box with the brakes.

    You'll need this funnel - http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/shim ... -prod34710 and decent cable/hose cutters are the only special bits you'll need.

    Thanks very much everyone for your input

    homers double :

    Just watched a video that shows the system comes with a Joining system https://vimeo.com/85855556

    Was your brake hose like that ? I am wondering how that works out with internal frame routing? I was planning on feeding the hydraulic hose through the frame OVER the old brake cables before removing the old cables. Is this possible with this J joint? I 've never worked on hydraulic bike brakes but am experienced at cycle mechanics and also would have experience on car brakes

    thanks

    I have internal and external and never used the joint system

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