Hi,
I am one of the freaks who likes Dual Control brakes.
I was thinking of trying to connect up a spare set of dual control levers, similar to these :[url= http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=7888 ]Dual Control LX Brakes[/url]
to some of these:
[url= http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=67226 ]Deore Brake Calipers[/url]
The original lever set cost something like £15 for the pair and I have dual control on my other bike. These are for a 5 inch full suss.
What bits do I need to connect the two together? Would Goodridge hoses be best, or should I try and use the Shimano ones:
[url= http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=14854 ]Brake Hoses from Shimano[/url]
No idea if they are standard. All seems to be a tad complicated for me.
Bump for the lunch time crowd.
gribble,
The levers and callipers are compatible without any issues.
You need the hose with straight connectors both ends...your 3rd link is to a hose with 1 banjo and 1 straight (some old XT/XTR models) connectors and will not work.
This is the correct hose:
I prefer real Shimano tango orange brake fluid, but you can use cheapo LHM fluid at a push, although it may thicken with unpleasant results in very cold weather.
PaulD
PAul D, many thanks, that is really helpful.
Castrol lhm is fine, would you only put audi brake fluid in your car?