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Just bought a new (to me) frame along with new forks and wheels.
Rest of parts transferred from previous bike.
The rear brake hose is a little short - it's workable but not ideal and needs changing to a longer hose
Brakes are SLX 675.
I've shortened hoses before but that's all done at the caliper end.
Question is:
Is the Banjo bolt (and it's 'locknut') re-usable? Can I just unscrew the lock nut and re-use them?
I realise new olives and 'nipple thingy' are required - just after advice on the banjo and lock-nut.
Also, as for hoses, are they all the same (diameter) or do I need to stick to Shimano?
Yes, new banjo and nippy thingy with barbs are all you need new. IMO
+1 ^ but I found that the jag wire hydraulic hose cutter and needle driver have been invaluable little bits of kit for the job. Around £25 for the pair. And if your a serial bike changer you'll get plenty of use from them 😀
I've shortened hoses before but that's all done at the caliper end.
I assume you mean you shorten at the lever rather than the caliper?
^^^^^^
Yes, the lever end!
@ fudge9202
Thanks for the info on the tools. I've considered them before - good to get a recommendation
But I've not seen them that cheap - where did you get them from?
Cutter on Amazon at a tenner
Needle press off eBay from China it came in around 3-4 days was 13.99
Paste this into eBay search.
201122663754
I believe I got mine from seller.
gobike88
The banjo has the little rubber O rings ... I'd be tempted to replace these if you reuse the banjo....
I try and buy spare "sets" (including new Banjo's) whenever they go on clearance as buying them separately costs more in the end.