Shimano Ultegra R8050 Series Dealer's Manual page 83

INSTALLATION OF HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKE SYSTEM
Installation of the brake hose (easy hose joint system)
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Remove the seal plug.
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Insert the brake hose into the joint
component until the mark on the hose is
hidden.
Tighten the flanged connecting bolt
with an 8 mm spanner while pushing in
the brake hose.
Then, wipe off any oil residue.
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Seal plug
NOTE
Cover the seal plug with a waste cloth as the
oil applied to the seal plug may leak.
TECH TIPS
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It comes with a built-in olive. Insert it while
making sure that it will not get snagged on
the olive.
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Check that the brake hose is inserted until
the line printed on it or the mark made
previously are hidden.
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Use a waste cloth when inserting the brake
hose as some oil inside may leak.
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Flanged connecting bolt
Tightening torque
5 - 6 N·m
NOTE
Make sure that the brake hose is inserted
properly and the connecting bolt is tightened
correctly.
Oil leakage or inadequate braking power may
result.