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I service my mtb brakes at least once a year and completely change the mineral oil. Its usually dirty.
I've been running my shimano road hydraulic brakes now for around 2 years and never touched them, they are spot on.
Does the road brake mineral oil get dirty like a mtb brake? Is it worth doing?
Thanks
Posted : 03/08/2018 3:17 pm
yes and mineral oil deteriorates so yes you should change the oil yearly
Posted : 03/08/2018 3:27 pm
I have Shimano brakes that are 8 years old and never been "serviced". There's simply no need to change the mineral oil. The dark colour is picked up from the seals and is not a result of external contamination.
Posted : 03/08/2018 3:32 pm
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My last mtb brake levers died after they stopped returning which I thought was caused by dirt.
I'm not convinced the seals stop 100% dirt getting in.
Posted : 03/08/2018 3:46 pm