Guide R brakes hose shortening
slc123
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I am about to shorten the hoses on these brakes, but don't know if I need to:
1) Bleed afterwards and therefore need a bleed kit
2) Do I need any replacements like compression valves or can I just use the old ones.
Thanks
1) Bleed afterwards and therefore need a bleed kit
2) Do I need any replacements like compression valves or can I just use the old ones.
Thanks
Cannondale Trail 27.5 | 2015
Titus El Chulo 27.5 | 2017
Trek Slash 9 27.5 | 2015 (building)
Titus El Chulo 27.5 | 2017
Trek Slash 9 27.5 | 2015 (building)
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Maybe and use new ones.
Might as well get a bleed kit anyway.
Have a look at the Epic Bleed Kit site. They have help for Shimano so probably Sram too.I don't do smileys.
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Assume valves is olives.I don't do smileys.
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You have top use new olives, they crush down on the hose to seal.
You can cut the old insert out (carefully, don't mark it or you can create a leak path) and re-use.
I think I have some surplus SRAM inserts and olives at home......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