Braided hoses to suit my Shimano brakes

ragamuffin2812
ragamuffin2812 Posts: 42
in MTB workshop & tech
As title really, got a set of Shimano MT501/MT520, hose/caliper does not have banjo type fitting, does anyone know if there are any braided hoses that will fit these brakes?

Thanks

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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Yes, aftermarket, various options, Shimano don’t do any as they are pretty much a waste of time and money.
    Goodrich are a quality supplier.
    Knock yourself out https://lmgtfy.com/?q=shimano+braided+brake+hose
    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.
  • JBA
    JBA Posts: 2,852
    Why do you wanted braided hoses?
    What is wrong with the hoses that came with the brakes?
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  • Charlie_Croker
    Charlie_Croker Posts: 1,727
    IMHO They look pretty mean and they remove the spongy feeling from the lever, giving a positive feel/feedback especially when braking hard and continually. At least they do on a motorcycle, personally I can’t go fast enough on a bicycle to warrant them :p
  • tobiasgarrud
    tobiasgarrud Posts: 18
    Charlie_Croker said:

    IMHO They look pretty mean and they remove the spongy feeling from the lever, giving a positive feel/feedback especially when braking hard and continually. At least they do on a motorcycle, personally I can’t go fast enough on a bicycle to warrant them :p

    Worthwhile upgrade on a 1000cc sportsbike perhaps, but I can't imagine them making that much difference to the forces involved in bicycle brakes. Even on motorbikes they're "nice to have" rather than essential.

    Look cool though.
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  • ragamuffin2812
    ragamuffin2812 Posts: 42
    JBA said:

    Why do you wanted braided hoses?
    What is wrong with the hoses that came with the brakes?

    Colleague at work has them fitted and said they make quite a lot of difference with regards to the spongy feel, so thought it may well be worth giving them a go. Can see how they may improve a brake system that uses rubber hoses (car or motorbike) but my hoses are a hard plastic so not too confident it will be a huge difference.
  • whyamihere
    whyamihere Posts: 7,715
    It's more likely that they solved the spongy feeling by requiring a full bleed when they were fitted. I've had them before and while they make a very small difference, it's barely noticeable.

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