tuxbailey
06-19-2020, 09:11 PM
I needed to change the front caliper of my Trek Cobias because the Deore caliper was leaking.
In a moment of upgrading components without knowing too much, I ended up buying a Deore XT (M8100) caliper and thought it would be plug and play. But of course I found out that XT/XTR use the banjo connector while the Deore uses the screw in type. So I figure I need a new brake hose.
Questions:
- Is the XTR M9000 cable compatible with the XT caliper? Something like this:
http://vi.raptor.ebaydesc.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemDescV4&item=323978502871
- Is the brake lever connection the same for all hoses, i.e. If I buy the cable above, will the other end connect ok with the Deore brake lever?
- Lastly, can I buy a banjo connector and adapt to the existing cable? Something like this where I can cut the end of the existing hose and add to it?
https://www.jensonusa.com/Jagwire-Hyflow-Quick-Fit-Shimano-XTR-M9020-M985XT-M8000-M785Saint-M820
In a moment of upgrading components without knowing too much, I ended up buying a Deore XT (M8100) caliper and thought it would be plug and play. But of course I found out that XT/XTR use the banjo connector while the Deore uses the screw in type. So I figure I need a new brake hose.
Questions:
- Is the XTR M9000 cable compatible with the XT caliper? Something like this:
http://vi.raptor.ebaydesc.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemDescV4&item=323978502871
- Is the brake lever connection the same for all hoses, i.e. If I buy the cable above, will the other end connect ok with the Deore brake lever?
- Lastly, can I buy a banjo connector and adapt to the existing cable? Something like this where I can cut the end of the existing hose and add to it?
https://www.jensonusa.com/Jagwire-Hyflow-Quick-Fit-Shimano-XTR-M9020-M985XT-M8000-M785Saint-M820