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What are the exact dimensions of Shimano disc brake split (cotter) pins?
What are the exact dimensions of Shimano disc brake split (cotter) pins, such as part nr. 25 (Y8DB06100) on BR-MT410 caliper (https://si.shimano.com/en/ev/BR-MT410-4663)?
Looking to buy generic ...
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Which Banjo bolts do I need for Zee M640 calipers?
I've just ordered a set of Zee M640 calipers to replace the old BR-M596 2 piston calipers on a bike I bought recently.
While looking for other parts I need I noticed that the calipers don't come with ...
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Immense difficulties bleeding a shigura setup
I set up a shigura system with BL-M8000 levers, MT5 and MT4 Callipers and Magura hoses and shimano parts on the lever end. But I couldn't get even a decent bleed on them. I tried a couple of ...
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Is the banjo bolt the same between the Shimano XTR and Shimano Saint rear brake caliper?
Earlier today, I went to install a brand new Shimano Saint caliper in place of an old XTR that's leaking from the pistons, only to find that Shimano doesn't include the banjo bolt...
Do the XTR and ...
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Very narrow gap between pad and brake rotor
I have just retired my Tektro brakes (13 years of service) and replaced with a pair of cheap Shimano MT200.
I have a problem with extremely narrow gap between the disk and pads. The gap is so narrow ...
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How can I determine what postmount I need for my fork / rotor for front and back
I am planning to purchase Shimano Saint BL-M820 + BR-M820 hydraulic disc brake set for my Specialized Stumpjumper Comp and I have no idea what post-mount to buy since I changed my fork and I am pretty ...
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Shimano BR-RS505 brake caliper retainer screw stuck
My bike has a set of Shimano BR-RS505 hydraulic brakes and the rear pad axle, datasheet item 10, just won't budge.
The flathead screw stripped a little when I tried to release it and I didn't go any ...
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On Shimano disk brakes, are both pads supposed to move?
I have Shimano disk brakes (cable operated, no hydraulics), they are still pretty new.
I noticed that under braking, only one of the brake pads moves inward.
Is this how they are supposed to work? ...
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Shimano hydraulic brake loses pressure
I recently changed the brake pads on my Shimano 105 (ST-R7020), and when pushing the pistons back, I felt a "pop", and the pistons moved back with no resistance at all.
After using the bike for a ...
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Shimano MT500 leaking from bleed port
My rear Shimano MT500 hydraulic disk brake has acting up for a while. After doing a full bleed and new set of pads it would be fine for about 2 weeks then start rapidly losing performance and ...
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What do I do about a hydraulic disk brake piston that won't retract correctly?
My dual piston Shimano XT brakes are acting strange... One piston won't return to the right place, so one brake pad can be rubbing all the time, which doesn't let my wheel spin freely...
I have done ...
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Can I combine two pm break mount adapter?
I think about upgrade my shimano rear brake disc from 180 to 203 mm. The mount system is a pm 160 direct, meaning I currently already have a pm 180mm adapter.
Weirdly, I couldn't find an adapter for ...
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Rear disk brakes stopped working in Trek DS 2
I have recently bought my first disk brake bike and after having the first ride, I noticed a slight rear disk brake rubbing noise. So, next day I decided to have a look and reposition the brake. Since,...
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Shimano Hydraulic Disc Brakes vs Tektro Hydraulic Disc Brakes [closed]
My current bike has this brake set: "Tektro HD-M285 post mount hydraulic disc brakes with 160mm 6-bolt rotors and Tektro levers."
I have read many places online that people prefer "Shimano M315, ...
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How do I properly install pads into a Shimano BR-M365 disk brake caliper?
I've been an idiot. I took them off the bike this morning, and there's nothing left - the springs have been bent back and stripped off, and that strange 'rubbing' noise I've heard from the back wheel? ...
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