The thought of cutting a hydraulic hose can fill you with dread. The specialist tools……. Olives, barbs, hydraulic fluid and bleeding the system. It’s like the cycling industry is being intimidating on purpose.
With the correct tools, and a bit of knowhow, you can do this job yourself.
In this video, I’m going to show you the step-by-step process of shortening a hydraulic hose.
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*Affiliate links to products and tools used and discussed in this video*
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*Tools used to shorten the hose:*
Epic Bleed Solutions Hose Shortening Kit - Shimano:
https://amzn.to/3SwpiWI
Maintenance Stand:
https://amzn.to/49YAUtz
Finish Line Mechanic Grip Gloves:
https://amzn.to/3OAiFBz
Hose Cutting Tool:
https://amzn.to/42tyDDf
Needle Driver Insertion Tool:
https://amzn.to/3HPHkyn
Olive & Barb Multi Pack:
https://amzn.to/42qXZln
Park Tool GG-1 Grease Gun:
https://amzn.to/3qOetWm
*Tools used to bleed the system:*
Epic Bleed Solutions Bleed Kit:
Standard - https://amzn.to/49VJ7P7
Premium (Adapter included) - https://amzn.to/47OjnCy
Bleed Funnel for Shimano Brakes:
https://epicbleedsolutions.com/collections/accessories/products/shimano-brake-bleed-funnel
Shimano Funnel Adapter:
https://amzn.to/47I5Xsu
Shimano Road Bleed Block:
https://amzn.to/3HQpxqG
Crankalicious Rotorissimo brake cleaner:
https://amzn.to/3KTja7W
*Chapters:*
00:00 - Intro
00:42 - Tools needed to shorten the hose
03:28 - How to shorten the hose
10:10 - Test the brakes
11:22 - Tools need to bleed the system
12:50 - How To Bleed the system
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