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  • best way to swap brake hoses over…XT's.
  • tymbian
    Free Member

    I need to swap the cables over..thought I’d eventually get used to having the back brake on the left but alas..no. had a few close calls grabbing the front when wanting the rear..

    kneebiscuit
    Free Member

    Follow this guide but just swap the levers…
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    PeterPoddy
    Free Member

    Undo hoses
    Change them over
    Tighten up.

    It really is that easy!
    I’ve done it literally dozens of times. Never needed to bleed one once. 🙂

    spooky_b329
    Full Member

    Before re-connecting hoses you can apply very gentle pressure between the pistons/pads to get a bead of fluid on the end of the hose fitting, this reduces the chance of getting air in the lines. Very gentle mind you, no point squirting 20ml across the floor 🙂

    iainc
    Full Member

    ^^ on a related note, I need to replace a lever – can I just undo hose and attach to new one or do I need a new olive ?

    neilwheel
    Free Member

    Just a straight swap, no new parts needed. The Olive is the part that makes the seal.

    iainc
    Full Member

    Thanks

    stumpytrek
    Free Member

    Carefully unscrew the hose at both brake levers and swap them over. Done carefully it is very unlikely you will need to bleed the brakes afterwards.

    tymbian
    Free Member

    Thanks.

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