How to install Shimano hydraulic disc brakes (MEASURE, SHORTEN, INSTALL+BLEED) | Syd Fixes Bikes

Learn to install Shimano disc brakes (2 or 4-piston) -- measure the hose, cut it to size, connect the lever and caliper and bleed the system. What you'll need: New hydraulic disc brakes: https://bit.ly/3wa0YgM or an olive+barb if you're shortening existing brakes: https://bit.ly/3y7smO2 Brake cut tool: https://bit.ly/3hvcNdk Bleed funnel kit: https://bit.ly/2RUIPob Shimano mineral oil: https://bit.ly/3os1fJi 8mm wrench: https://amzn.to/3hvjk7I Paint pen: https://amzn.to/2TpCL4u Pokey tool: https://bit.ly/3lv3SHv Other things in the shed: Our toolkit: https://bit.ly/337LfDf Allen keys: https://bit.ly/2HpDW15 Work stand: https://bit.ly/3mTXStc Tool pegboard: https://amzn.to/3mTYlLY Syd's apron: https://amzn.to/345MbHz 00:00 Intro 00:20 What you'll need 00:55 Why should you do this? 02:33 Installing a front brake 07:35 Installing a rear brake 10:00 Lever bleed 10:24 How to install new brakes in one minute These links are affiliate links which means we get a small percentage of the sale! The price stays the same for you, but you can support our channel by purchasing through one of these links :) Want to help us keep making videos? Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sydandmacky Paypal: https://paypal.me/sydandmacky Our vlogging channel: https://www.youtube.com/sydandmacky Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sydandmacky/