Shimano Brake Hose Alternatives

[DemitriN]

Can anyone suggest a better priced alternative to Shimano brake hoses? I need a 1.8m length and am quite over spending 10x more on branded bike parts than I do on spares for my VW ????

 

My brake system is Deore M447. Based in Cape Town

 

Another question... Will I need to buy new fittings for the replacement hose or can I reuse the fittings on my old hose?

[ABrooks]

Saw these yesterday, can't comment on quality though, I have never used this. Only white is left unfortunately.

 

http://www.cwcycles.co.za/product/alero-shimano-hydraulic-brake-cable-kit

[DemitriN]

Saw these yesterday, can't comment on quality though, I have never used this. Only white is left unfortunately.

 

http://www.cwcycles.co.za/product/alero-shimano-hydraulic-brake-cable-kit

Thank you for the link. R99... Like the price! I wonder if it will work with Deore. Says SLX and XTR compatible.

[Oldtmr]

Doubt if that would work for you that looks like a cable kit

[johannrissik]

Confusing. The only hydraulic disc brakes I know of that use a cable are Yokozuna.

Come on folks, it's hydraulic HOSE or brake CABLE. Except Yokozuna which use a cable to actuate the hydraulic caliper

[Chavo]

Can anyone suggest a better priced alternative to Shimano brake hoses? I need a 1.8m length and am quite over spending 10x more on branded bike parts than I do on spares for my VW ????

 

My brake system is Deore M447. Based in Cape Town

 

Another question... Will I need to buy new fittings for the replacement hose or can I reuse the fittings on my old hose?

You'll need to get new fittings. The olive can't be reused