[keen]

I might need to shorten the hoses on a Shimano XT m775 brakeset. What fittings or ferules will I need ? I tried a google search but I couldn't find links to these small parts. I have done my Haye's sets and they require new compression fittings for hose re-sizing. thanx

 

[AznRider]

http://techdocs.shimano.com/media/t...002/SI_8H40D_002_En_v1_m56577569830648466.pdf

You can re-use the connecting bolt, just need new olive and connector insert. I just use a sharp blade to cut my hose on my SLX and its been 4 months no leaks.

 

[FM]

If you remove the old barb carefully (cut it out, don't pull it out with pliers)
And the old olive hasn't been squashed by overtightening,
you shouldn't have any problems re-using them.

I re-used mine a few times with no issues.

 

[keen]

If you remove the old barb carefully (cut it out, don't pull it out with pliers)
And the old olive hasn't been squashed by overtightening,
you shouldn't have any problems re-using them.

I re-used mine a few times with no issues.

I'll hope whomever did the factory connection didn't over tighten them. Any links to online suppliers for these parts if needed ? Thanx

 

[AznRider]

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=1801

The olives are meant to be used once only - if its not properly torque -it will leak. Try ask your lbs they should have the olives and connector - my OEM slx brakeset came with and extra pair for olives and connectors in case we shorten our cables.

 

[pelts79]

I think Cambria has the olives and inserts as well. I just shortened mine, it came with a few extra olives and inserts. It also came with the yellow 2 piece block that holds the line while you tap in the insert which came in handy.

 

[Diesel~]

Do you need to re-bleed at this point?

 

[DGB]

If you cut the hose then yes, you need to re-bleed.

 

[TLL]

Do you need to re-bleed at this point?

If you are cutting a new set of brakes you may not need to bleed; I think Shimano even mentions it in the 775 instructions. I did not have to bleed when I trimmed the last set of 775's I had about 8 months ago.

Formulas, on the other hand . . . . bleed mandatory.

Good luck trying to reuse an old barb off a set of lines that have never been trimmed, the barb is pretty much impossible to remove from the hose. Olives are not meant to be reused.

I use Bike Parts for all small parts orders; they are inexpensive, have decent ship charges, and are fast.

http://www.bikeparts.com/search_results.asp?ID=BPC317262

http://www.bikeparts.com/productsea...=Shimano&selManufacturer=175&selcategory=1407

 

[pelts79]

If you cut the hose then yes, you need to re-bleed.

I didn't have to

 

[AznRider]

Advisable to bleed but then again its an easy job....mine cut and bleed in less than 25mins for a first timer.
If you dont bleed them, you could try another method(not sure if it'll be effective) - try a rubber band around the levers squeezed, tap the lines and caliper with the handle of a screw driver and let the air bubbles go up and settle in the lever reservoir overnite. Should get a solid feeling lever in the mornin.