How to install Shimano hydraulic disc brakes (MEASURE, SHORTEN, INSTALL+BLEED) | Syd Fixes Bikes

Learn to install Shimano disc brakes (2 or 4-piston) -- measure the hose, cut it to size, connect the lever and caliper and bleed the system.

What you'll need:
New hydraulic disc brakes: https://bit.ly/3wa0YgM
or an olive+barb if you're shortening existing brakes: https://bit.ly/3y7smO2
Brake cut tool: https://bit.ly/3hvcNdk
Bleed funnel kit: https://bit.ly/2RUIPob
Shimano mineral oil: https://bit.ly/3os1fJi
8mm wrench: https://amzn.to/3hvjk7I
Paint pen: https://amzn.to/2TpCL4u
Pokey tool: https://bit.ly/3lv3SHv

Other things in the shed:
Our toolkit: https://bit.ly/337LfDf
Allen keys: https://bit.ly/2HpDW15
Work stand: https://bit.ly/3mTXStc
Tool pegboard: https://amzn.to/3mTYlLY
Syd's apron: https://amzn.to/345MbHz

00:00 Intro
00:20 What you'll need
00:55 Why should you do this?
02:33 Installing a front brake
07:35 Installing a rear brake
10:00 Lever bleed
10:24 How to install new brakes in one minute

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