New Brakes - do I need new discs too?
Wily-Quixote
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As per the title - just bought a pair of XT hydraulic brakes to replace a pair of avid elixir.
i was going to take my bike to a shop to replace the brakes but it looks like even a DIY klutz like me might be able to swap the old brakes for new ones. My question is - do I need new discs and, if not, should I clean them back?
The bike is a 4 year old giant xtc - if that makes any difference.
cheers,
wily
i was going to take my bike to a shop to replace the brakes but it looks like even a DIY klutz like me might be able to swap the old brakes for new ones. My question is - do I need new discs and, if not, should I clean them back?
The bike is a 4 year old giant xtc - if that makes any difference.
cheers,
wily
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As long as the mounts are compatible (post or IS), you should just be able to swap them. The hoses might need shortening. Which can e done without needing to bleed if you're careful.
http://www.epicbleedsolutions.com/blog/ ... -bleeding/
For cleaning is isopropyl alcohol, plenty on Ebay, cheap, and good for cleaning all sorts of things. Get 99% plus pure.I don't do smileys.
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Beaut. Thanks for the advice.0
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depends if the discs line up with the pads properly. HS1 discs don't line up well with shimano brakes0
