Fitting upgraded Brakes and Calipers..

[Boon 51]

On my mtb I have some standard Deore brakes and have just bought some XT M 875 brakes and calipers as an upgrade.
On the advert is says there easy to fit even if you have to shorten them and they come ready bled..
So how easy are they to fit ? is there any tips or is it all as straight forward as they say.

Cheers.

 

[Milkfloat]

All very straight forward unless you need to shorten. If you do need to shorten then there are a few techniques you can use so you don't have to bleed afterwards.

 

[Deleted member 23692]

Fitting is reasonable straightforward. If you need to shorten the hosed then that can be done without the need to re-bleed the brakes. Here's how

http://www.epicbleedsolutions.com/blog/shorten-shimano-hoses-without-bleeding/

 

[Kajjal]

If you are not sure most bike shops will do it for £20-£30.

 

[Boon 51]

Fitting is reasonable straightforward. If you need to shorten the hosed then that can be done without the need to re-bleed the brakes. Here's how

http://www.epicbleedsolutions.com/blog/shorten-shimano-hoses-without-bleeding/

Spot on with that link, I will read a couple of times and have a go myself as I want to learn how to do it anyway..

Cheers.

 

[Deleted member 23692]

I followed that guide last year and it worked perfectly

 

[Joffey]

Just seen this video, might be of some help?


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgz3EoteGRU

 

[Jody]

It really is straight forward to swap over. Re-bleed isn't to difficult and you can pick a bleed kit up for about a tenner including the genuine Shimano funnel.

 

[Boon 51]

Just seen this video, might be of some help?


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgz3EoteGRU

Thanks I will load that onto my tablet as we fly to the UK on Friday with the Superfly..
Another great bit of info..
Cheers.

 

[Boon 51]

It really is straight forward to swap over. Re-bleed isn't to difficult and you can pick a bleed kit up for about a tenner including the genuine Shimano funnel.

I have just ordered a Shimano bleed kit of fleebay just in case .

Cheers..

 

[lpretro1]

If you are not sure most bike shops will do it for £20-£30.

We wouldn't even charge that for a straight swap - £15

 

[Boon 51]

Hi Guys..

Been to the UK for a week and upgraded the brake calipers and with a help of a friend who had done his before it all went to plan and all fitted?
PS.. It was easier with someone who had done it before helping but confident I could do it on my own now.. so thanks one and all for the replies they were very helpful.

 

[Boon 51]

Here's the finished bike the Trek Superfly 5.. full XT..

Thanks again for all your help guys..