bazzapage
Active Member
A bit over 25,000km, the original Formula C1 brakes got a bit squishy and lacking power, so instead of servicing them I replaced with a full set of Shimano XT M8000 brakes.
It was easy enough to do, and the only trickery was to use the half-shell bracket from the left brake on the controller/shifter bracket now that the integrated 3-way setup has been broken. I bought some M5 stainless bolts and locknuts to hold it all together. Looks elegant and works perfectly as 1-finger brakes should.
I have a to-do list item to shorten the hydraulic cables. I was very relieved that the rear brake cable runs externally. Some bikes have all internally routed cables and hoses which would have been a lot more awkward.
It was easy enough to do, and the only trickery was to use the half-shell bracket from the left brake on the controller/shifter bracket now that the integrated 3-way setup has been broken. I bought some M5 stainless bolts and locknuts to hold it all together. Looks elegant and works perfectly as 1-finger brakes should.
I have a to-do list item to shorten the hydraulic cables. I was very relieved that the rear brake cable runs externally. Some bikes have all internally routed cables and hoses which would have been a lot more awkward.
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