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I have the almost inevitable microleak on my 785s - just looking for recommendations for a replacement caliper (without changing the levers or, ideally, hoses)
I'm assuming I'm limiting myself to shimano, with the hose constraint?
So which currently available, not too spendy, replacements are recommended, please?
Tia, as always, for your help!
Anything with a BH90 hose... unless you have enough spare hose to add a BH59 end...
You can see a decent list here ...
https://epicbleedsolutions.com/blogs/articles/bh59-or-bh90-which-insert-do-i-need
I bought some Hope RX4+'s as it seemed daft to buy more of the same...
Anything with a BH90 hose… unless you have enough spare hose to add a BH59 end
That's the kind of info I was hoping for - thank you!
Also:
I bought some Hope RX4+’s as it seemed daft to buy more of the same…
Is a very good point...
I'm still using some 2015 685/785's..
£35 or so a pop to replace that includes a new set of pads makes that pretty good value for me.
An SLX m7000 or 7100 will accept the banjo fitting you have on the hose for your XT caliper.
Under 30 quid including pads
https://winstanleysbikes.co.uk/shimano-slx-br-m7100-post-mount-disc-brake-caliper
Op,I swapped out sometime ago for RX4s,I've a pair(785s) gathering dust somewhere if of any interest give me a shout.
(Sorry,really wasn't meant to be 'Stealth)
Under 30 quid including pads
So more like £20 in reality...
I bought some Hope RX4+’s as it seemed daft to buy more of the same…
For balance, I have a leaking RX4 calliper.
Can you use an RX4 caliper with Shimano levers? I though Hope were all dot fluid.
I take that back - https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/brakes/hope-rx4plus-caliper-complete-pm-min-black/
"recommended for Shimano application"
Mine were fixed with a 9p o ring. Worth a try?
Mine were fixed with a 9p o ring. Worth a try?
Thanks zk - was that in the transfer port (or whatever its called)...? I haven't actually got mine apart yet...
Thanks zk – was that in the transfer port (or whatever its called)…? I haven’t actually got mine apart yet…
If you can afford the £30 I'd replace them first then take apart 😉 repair and keep as a spare.
Fadda,just too be clear are these rs785? Road?
Trap6, oh, nooo! It's the m785 mtb brakes that I need!
Oops.
@fadda
Here you go just make sure you put fresh pads in.
https://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/shimano-transfer-port-o-ring-size/