Trying to get the banjo end off the hose on my XT brake so that I can fit it though the swingarm, but struggling and not sure whether it just pulls off or screws off?
Anyone know??
Are you not supposed to do it at the lever end and leave the banjo in place?
That would be easier yeah, although the barrel nut that screws into the lever is too big for the swingarm hole at the shock end, so would have to cut the hose and install a new olive. Most of the 'guides' suggest removing the caliper and feeding the hose in from the front, but again, the banjo is too big for that same hole (though not seen any mention of having to remove the banjo).
Was wondering if the banjo comes off easily enough so that I can feed the hose through without having to wait til next week before I can get some spare olives in order to cut and re-fit at the lever end?
It is a one fit wonder on Shimanos, you smack them in with a hammer and cant remove them. You will have to cut it off to remove the barrel nut and fit a new one after. Just did this on my Five, where as the avids that came off just unscrews so were back together in no time.
Banjo end is crimped on and can't be removed and refitted.
You'll need to remove the fitting from the other end.
Thanks Wibble, thought that might be the case. Looks like another quick trip to the LBS tomorrow then otherwise it's a CRC order-and-wait jobbie!
Remove fitting at the lever, and replace with new. I'd recommend feeding a length of gear inner cable through from the front of the swingarm and fishing it out at the rear with a hook, and sliding it into the hose to act as a guide for pushing it through(most welding rod will be too thick/stiff to fit, despite being touted regularly).
I used a metal coat hanger.