July 13, 20241 yr Whilst the bike was off the road, I took the opportunity to get some upgrades done. With the help of my brother, we swapped the cable brakes for some cheap hydraulics. I took the opportunity to buy some br59 barbs and olives as I expected to have to cut the kit down. But turns out the hydraulic line for the rear was too short, so I had to by 2m locally and sort that issue. Good job I already bought the olives, etc. and a bleed kit. Fitting was pretty straight forward. A simple swap out of the cable calipers and routing of lines, all done. Whilst at it, I also swapped the gear shifter for a compatible Shimano 7 speed that was a little smaller. Hoping to squeeze a bell on top of it. I lost the really nice bell built into the original brakes left lever.
July 13, 20241 yr Whilst the bike was off the road, I took the opportunity to get some upgrades done. With the help of my brother, we swapped the cable brakes for some cheap hydraulics. I took the opportunity to buy some br59 barbs and olives as I expected to have to cut the kit down. But turns out the hydraulic line for the rear was too short, so I had to by 2m locally and sort that issue. Good job I already bought the olives, etc. and a bleed kit. Fitting was pretty straight forward. A simple swap out of the cable calipers and routing of lines, all done. [ATTACH alt=IMG_20240713_125314.jpg]58718[/ATTACH] [ATTACH alt=IMG_20240713_125326.jpg]58719[/ATTACH] [ATTACH alt=IMG_20240713_125337.jpg]58720[/ATTACH] [ATTACH alt=IMG_20240713_125358.jpg]58721[/ATTACH] Whilst at it, I also swapped the gear shifter for a compatible Shimano 7 speed that was a little smaller. [ATTACH alt=IMG_20240713_125301.jpg]58722[/ATTACH] Hoping to squeeze a bell on top of it. I lost the really nice bell built into the original brakes left lever. Well, was it worth it???
July 13, 20241 yr Author Well, was it worth it??? Yes. A lot more responsive than cable. But then I also went for sintered pads too.
July 13, 20241 yr If I were you I would add some new bolts as finishing touch. Yours look quite rusty,
July 13, 20241 yr Author If I were you I would add some new bolts as finishing touch. Yours look quite rusty, Already on order
July 13, 20241 yr Author 2M rear hose? That's pretty long. Anyway, well done, a good upgrade. Probably cut down to 1800, but the one it came with was too short.
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