Just asked at the LBS whether they stock olives for brakes. They don't but they suggested I try a plumbers' merchants. 😯
Now, I was a bit taken aback, but maybe this is sensible advice - anyone ever bought any olives from such a source?
NB, maybe it's just Hope brakes, when I confirmed it was for Shimano I was pointed toward Madison.
CRC, here I come...
No, don't think plumbers merchants will have olives that small
Sounds like your LBS assistant moonlights at emergency plumbing.
Shimano needs a T-shaped insert as well as the olive.
I know you can re-use these if you can get it out, but the olives are sold with a new one.
I have not tried fitting a Magura olive (does not use a T-piece) on a Shimano hose, but since they use the same size hose, mineral oil and connector nut it does look viable.
Comments?
Warning of sudden death?
PaulD
I think plumbers merchants will prob only go down to 9mm ish.
I'm sure 5mm are used in compressed air applications though. Maybe a local supplier for compressed air equipment is worth a try?
different lbs me thinks...most i know stock em...