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  • OEM and aftermarket Shimano brakes- whats the difference?
  • hora
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    Same internals etc and just lack of packaging/instructions?

    breatheeasy
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    Fairly sure it's just the pretty box you'll miss.

    Possibly the cheaper models may have some 'tweaks' to hit a bike makers price point, but I've never come across spare parts for their brakes that are dependant on OEM/retail.

    trail_rat
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    ive never come across spare parts – other than brake pads and springs 😉

    its just a box and aftermarket ones usually come in pieces and need bled !

    Singlespeed_Shep
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    It can vary. most are the exact same but without the box

    occasionally though you will get ones that are different. To meet a manufactures price point or their own spec.

    ziggy
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    The only vital thing that may be missing is a spare olive an insert if you need to shorten the hoses, although they cost about £2 each if you need them.

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