I have a pair of Shimano Deore XT 'trekking' hydraulic disc brakes (T785) which need longer hoses in order to fit to my bike. Shimano lives in a world of entirely standardised bicycles, where fronts are 1000mm and rears are 1700mm. I need at least 1100mm and 1900mm.
I'm trying to avoid going down the Goodridge route (kit 107, et al) that will end up costing as much as one of the brakes did. A single comment I found in the bowels of CRC says that regular Hope hose with Hayes olives will work with the Shimano banjo fittings. I can get Goodridge or Hope hose by the metre, but not Shimano.
Can anyone advise on the above, or alternatives? I'm off to my LBS to see if they have Shimano hose by the metre.
I'm trying to avoid going down the Goodridge route (kit 107, et al) that will end up costing as much as one of the brakes did. A single comment I found in the bowels of CRC says that regular Hope hose with Hayes olives will work with the Shimano banjo fittings. I can get Goodridge or Hope hose by the metre, but not Shimano.
Can anyone advise on the above, or alternatives? I'm off to my LBS to see if they have Shimano hose by the metre.