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Can someone explain how I go about removing the hose from my brake lever. My brakes are shimano slx. Thanks
Posted : 13/05/2013 4:04 pm
Pull the cover away from the end of the hose/lever
Undo the bolt, 8mm spanner I think you'll need.
Pull the hose out.
Posted : 13/05/2013 4:10 pm
Use this as a ref:
[url= http://www.shimano.com/publish/content/global_cycle/en/us/index/tech_support/tech_tips.download.-Par50rparsys-0008-downloadFile.html/02)%20Brake%20Hose%20Trimming.pdf ]XT brake cable removal[/url]
Applies to SLX too.
Make use you use a good sharp blade to cut the hose, and make use it's a clean, even cut.
You don't need a vice to insert the pin, just use a hard surface to push against.
The olive goes on loose, and is then compressed as you tighten the 8mm bolt back into place.
Posted : 13/05/2013 4:16 pm