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MAINTENANCE

 Replacing the brake hose 

 

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Replacing the brake hose

Brake lever side

NOTE

If there is a marking as shown in the illustration, refer to the section "Replacing the brake hose (easy hose joint 
system)" in General Operations.

Mark

1

(z)

Use a utility knife or other cutting tool 
to cut the brake hose.

(z)

 90°

NOTE

Use the utility knife safely and correctly in 
accordance with its instruction manual.

TECH TIPS

If you are using TL-BH62, refer to the manual 
accompanying the product.

2

(z)

(A)

(A)

In order to check that the ends of the 
brake hose are fitted securely into the 
base of the brake hose mounts of the 
brake calipers and brake lever, make 
marks on the brake hose beforehand as 
shown in the illustration.
(As a guide, the length of brake hose 
inside the mount should be 
approximately 11mm, measured from 
the cut end of the brake hose.)

(z)

  Approx. 11mm

(A) 

Mark

Summary of Contents for SM-MA-F180P/P2

Page 1: ...MBBR001 02 Dealer s Manual ROAD MTB Trekking City Touring Comfort Bike URBAN SPORT E BIKE Hydraulic Disc Brake SLX BR M7000 BL M7000 DEORE BR M6000 BL M6000 Non Series BR MT500 BL MT500 Mount adapter SM MA F180P P2 ...

Page 2: ...TOOLS TO BE USED 10 INSTALLATION 12 Disc brake mount adapter for 180mm disc brake rotors 12 Disc brake rotor adapter 13 Brake hose 16 MAINTENANCE 18 Adding Shimano genuine mineral oil and bleeding air 18 Replacing the brake hose 29 Replacing the brake pads 36 ...

Page 3: ...instruction manuals can be viewed on line on our website http si shimano com Please observe the appropriate rules and regulations of the country state or region in which you conduct your business as a dealer For safety be sure to read this dealer s manual thoroughly before use and follow it for correct use The following instructions must be observed at all times in order to prevent personal injury...

Page 4: ...professional bicycle dealer or the bicycle s owner s manual It is also important to practice riding and braking etc Please make sure to keep your fingers away from the rotating disc brake rotor The disc brake rotor is sharp enough to inflict severe injury to your fingers if caught in the openings of the disc brake rotor while it is moving The calipers and disc brake rotor will become hot when the ...

Page 5: ...Otherwise the lever may break preventing braking operation Check before riding that there is no damage such as cracking If there is any damage stop using the bicycle and consult a dealer or an agency Otherwise the lever may break preventing braking operation For Installation to the Bicycle and Maintenance Please make sure to keep your fingers away from the rotating disc brake rotor during installa...

Page 6: ...r which is dangerous so check that they do not Shimano disc brake systems are not compatible with tandem bicycles Because tandem bicycles are heavier the stress on the brake system increases during brake operation If hydraulic disc brakes are used with tandem bicycles the oil temperature will become too high and vapor locks or ruptures in the brake hoses may occur causing the brakes to fail SM RTA...

Page 7: ... the outside of the disc brake rotor with your hands Wear gloves to protect your hands from getting cut Handling Shimano genuine mineral oil Contact with eyes may result in irritation Use safety glasses when handling and avoid contact with eyes In the event of contact with eye wash with water and seek medical attention immediately Contact with skin may cause a rash and discomfort Use gloves when h...

Page 8: ...pacers are installed The pad spacers will prevent the piston from coming out if the brake lever is depressed while the wheel is removed If the brake lever is depressed without the pad spacers installed the pistons will protrude further than is normal Use a flat shaped tool to push back the brake pads while being careful not to damage the surfaces of the brake pads If the brake pads are not install...

Page 9: ...LIST OF TOOLS TO BE USED ...

Page 10: ...D The following tools are needed for installation adjustment and maintenance purposes Tool Tool Tool 2 5mm hexagon wrench 8mm spanner TL BH61 3mm hexagon wrench 7mm socket wrench TL FC36 4mm hexagon wrench Hexalobular 15 5mm hexagon wrench Utility knife ...

Page 11: ...INSTALLATION ...

Page 12: ...ver and disc brake rotor Disc brake mount adapter for 180mm disc brake rotors SM MA F180P P2 Place the adapter onto the brake caliper and then install the adapter to the frame y Long z Short A Mount adapter B 5mm hexagon wrench Tightening torque 6 8 N m NOTE When installing the brake caliper fixing bolts be sure to attach the caps to prevent the bolts from coming off Cap y z A B B ...

Page 13: ...05 C D E A D E A B B This product is an adapter used for installing 6 bolt type disc brake rotors to center lock system hubs wheels A Disc brake rotor B Washer C Disc brake rotor adapter D Disc brake rotor fixing bolt E Disc brake rotor fixing lock ring 1 Place the disc brake rotor adapter on to the hub ...

Page 14: ... it in place by tightening the disc brake rotor fixing bolts z Hexalobular 15 A Disc brake rotor B Disc brake rotor fixing bolt 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 Wear gloves and turn the disc brake rotor clockwise with some force Then tighten the disc brake rotor fixing bolts in the order shown in the illustration Tightening torque 2 4 N m 4 A A Fit the washer A Washer ...

Page 15: ...15 INSTALLATION Disc brake rotor adapter 5 A B Tighten the disc brake rotor fixing lock ring A Disc brake rotor fixing lock ring B TL FC36 Tightening torque 40 N m ...

Page 16: ...ver NOTE The installation position of the brake hose differs depending on the model Do not let the brake hose become twisted when installing it Example BR M7000 BL M7000 A B Overview of the easy hose joint system For information on how to install and replace the brake hose refer to the brake section of General Operations Example BR M7000 BL M7000 A B E F D C A Brake caliper B Hose cap C Seal plug ...

Page 17: ...MAINTENANCE ...

Page 18: ... into a bicycle stand or the like as shown in the illustration A Hose B Caliper NOTE When bleeding the air out of the caliper you will need the SM DISC oil funnel and oil stopper BR M7000 BL M7000 1 z Set the brake lever so that it is in riding position at 45 angle from the ground z 45 2 Remove the upper bleed screw and O ring and insert the oil funnel A Bleed screw B O ring C Oil funnel TECH TIPS...

Page 19: ...e air bubbles in the oil that is coming out A Bleed nipple B 7mm socket wrench NOTE Secure the brake caliper in a vise to prevent the tube from being accidentally disconnected Do not depress and release the lever repeatedly Oil without air bubbles may come out as a result of such operation but air bubbles may remain in the oil inside the brake caliper and it will take longer to bleed the air If yo...

Page 20: ...o easily extract the greater part of the air bubbles remaining inside the brake system z Air bubbles A 7mm socket wrench B Bag TECH TIPS It may help to shake the hose gently or to tap the reservoir tank or caliper gently with a screwdriver or move the position of the caliper at this time 6 The level of liquid inside the funnel will drop at this time so keep filling the funnel with oil to maintain ...

Page 21: ...at this procedure about 2 to 3 times Then tighten the bleed nipple A 7mm socket wrench Tightening torque 4 6 N m 9 If the brake lever is then operated air bubbles in the system will rise up through the port into the oil funnel Once the bubbles stop appearing depress the brake lever as far as it will go It is normal for the lever to be stiff at this point x Loose y Slightly stiff z Stiff NOTE If th...

Page 22: ...peat the above procedure until they stop appearing z 30 11 B A Plug the oil funnel with the oil stopper so that the side with the O ring attached is facing downward A Oil stopper B O ring 12 A Remove the oil funnel while it is still being plugged with the oil stopper and then attach the O ring to the bleed screw and tighten it until oil flows out to make sure that there are no air bubbles remainin...

Page 23: ...illustration uses BR M6000 BL M6000 as an example to explain 1 B A Mount the bleed spacer yellow A Bleed spacer B Split pin 2 Remove the upper bleed screw and O ring and insert the oil funnel A Bleed screw B O ring C Oil funnel TECH TIPS Do not insert the oil stopper at this time B A C 3 Secure the brake caliper in a vise while bleeding ...

Page 24: ... air bubbles mixed in with the oil that is coming out A Tube holder B Bleed screw C Bleed boss D Adapter NOTE Secure the brake caliper in a vise to prevent the tube from being accidentally disconnected 5 Once there are no more air bubbles in the oil in the funnel close the bleed screw temporarily Remove the syringe while covering the end of the syringe tube with a waste cloth to prevent oil from s...

Page 25: ... and air bubbles will flow naturally from the bleed boss into the tube In this way it will be possible to easily extract the greater part of the air bubbles remaining inside the brake system A Air bubbles TECH TIPS It may be effective to shake the brake hose gently to tap the lever bracket or brake calipers gently with a screwdriver or to move the position of the calipers at this time 8 The level ...

Page 26: ...s temporarily close the bleed screw A Bleed screw B Bleed boss 10 With the brake lever depressed open and close the bleed screw in rapid succession for approximately 0 5 seconds each time to release any air bubbles which may be in the brake calipers Repeat this procedure about 2 to 3 times Then tighten the bleed screw again Tightening torque 4 7 N m ...

Page 27: ...his point x Loose y Slightly stiff z Stiff NOTE If the lever does not become stiff repeat the procedures from step 7 Lever operation x y z 12 1 2 z z Set the lever unit to the horizontal position as shown in the illustration and tilt it in the direction of 1 by 30 and then carry out step 11 to check that there is no air remaining Next tilt the lever unit 30 in the direction of 2 and carry out step...

Page 28: ...ve the oil funnel while it is still being plugged with the oil stopper and then attach the O ring to the bleed screw and tighten it until oil flows out to make sure that there are no air bubbles remaining inside the reservoir tank A O ring Tightening torque 0 5 1 N m NOTE Do not operate the brake lever If operated there is a risk of air bubbles entering the cylinder 15 Wipe away any oil that has o...

Page 29: ...OTE Use the utility knife safely and correctly in accordance with its instruction manual TECH TIPS If you are using TL BH62 refer to the manual accompanying the product 2 z A A In order to check that the ends of the brake hose are fitted securely into the base of the brake hose mounts of the brake calipers and brake lever make marks on the brake hose beforehand as shown in the illustration As a gu...

Page 30: ...connector insert Attach the brake hose to the TL BH61 as shown in the illustration secure the TL BH61 in a vise and then use a hammer or similar tool to knock the connector insert in firmly until the base of the connector insert touches the end of the brake hose If the end of the brake hose is not touching the base of the connector insert the brake hose may become disconnected or fluid leaks may o...

Page 31: ...e 6 C B A Attach the brake hose to the brake lever as shown in the illustration A Connecting bolt B Olive C Brake lever 7 A B While pushing the brake hose tighten the connecting bolt A 8mm spanner B Connecting bolt Tightening torque 5 7 N m ...

Page 32: ...secure the banjo to the caliper as shown in the illustration At this point check that the O rings are in the grooves The O rings are greased A Brake hose B Banjo C O ring D 4mm hexagon wrench Tightening torque 8 10 N m NOTE Do not let the brake hose become twisted when installing it Make sure that the calipers and brake levers are in the positions shown in the illustrations ...

Page 33: ...se are fitted securely into the base of the brake hose mounts of the brake calipers and brake lever make marks on the brake hose beforehand as shown in the illustration As a guide the length of brake hose inside the mount should be approximately 14mm measured from the cut end of the brake hose z Approx 14mm A Mark 3 A z B C D C E y Pass the brake hose through the connecting bolt and olive as shown...

Page 34: ...ake hose B Olive C Connector insert D TL BH61 E Vise NOTE If the end of the brake hose is not in contact with the connector insert mount the brake hose may be disconnected or cause fluid leaks 5 A B C z After checking that the olive is positioned as shown in the illustration grease the screw threads of the connecting bolt z 2mm A Brake hose B Olive C Connector insert NOTE Use the dedicated connect...

Page 35: ...pers as shown in the illustration A Brake hose B Connecting bolt C Olive D Connector insert Tightening torque 5 7 N m NOTE Do not let the brake hose become twisted when installing it Make sure that the calipers and brake levers are in the positions shown in the illustrations A B C D ...

Page 36: ...n you replace the brake pads you need to push back the piston TECH TIPS If oil adheres to the brake pads if the brake pads are worn down to a thickness of 0 5mm or if the brake pad presser springs are interfering with the disc brake rotor replace the brake pads The illustration uses BR M7000 as an example to explain 1 A B Remove the wheel from the frame and remove the brake pads as shown in the il...

Page 37: ...l the new brake pads the bolt and the pad spacer red At this point make sure to install the snap ring as well A Brake pad B Snap ring C Bolt D Pad spacer red Tightening torque 2 4 N m TECH TIPS Install the pad fixing spring as shown in the illustration There are left L and right R marks on the spring Pad fixing spring For split pin types 4 B C A Install the new brake pads the split pin and then in...

Page 38: ... that the operation becomes stiff 6 Remove the pad spacer install the wheel and then check that there is no interference between the disc brake rotor and caliper If they do touch adjust while referring to the section Installation of the calipers and securing the hose in General Operations ...

Page 39: ...Please note specifications are subject to change for improvement without notice English Mar 2017 by Shimano Inc ITP ...

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