• Do not disassemble or modify the product other than as stated in the information contained in this dealer’s manual. • All dealer’s manuals and 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.
• Be sure to follow the instructions provided in the manuals when installing the product. It is recommended to use genuine Shimano parts only. If parts such as bolts and nuts become loose or damaged, the bicycle may suddenly fall over, which may cause serious injury.
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• Check that the brake components have cooled down sufficiently before attempting to adjust the brakes. • Use only Shimano genuine mineral oil. If other types of oil are used, it may cause problems with brake operation, and cause the system to be unusable.
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Brake hose • After installing the brake hose to the brake unit, adding Shimano genuine mineral oil and bleeding air bubbles, depress the lever again several times to check that the brakes are operating normally and there are no fluid leaks from the hose or the system.
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For Installation to the Bicycle, and Maintenance: • When using the Shimano original tool (TL-FC36) to remove and install the disc brake rotor fixing ring, be careful not to touch the outside of the disc brake rotor with your hands. Wear gloves to protect your hands from getting cut.
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• Avoid leaving the carbon levers in areas of high temperature. Also keep them well away from fire. • Products are not guaranteed against natural wear and deterioration from normal use and aging. • For maximum performance we highly recommend Shimano lubricants and maintenance products. For Installation to the Bicycle, and Maintenance: •...
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LIST OF TOOLS TO BE USED LIST OF TOOLS TO BE USED 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...
INSTALLATION Disc brake mount adapter (for 180mm disc brake rotors) INSTALLATION * Refer to the Disc Brake section of General Operations for how to install the brake caliper, brake lever, 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.
INSTALLATION Disc brake rotor adapter Disc brake rotor adapter SM-RTAD05 This product is an adapter used for Disc brake rotor installing 6 bolt type disc brake rotors to Washer center lock system hubs/wheels. Disc brake rotor adapter Disc brake rotor fixing bolt Disc brake rotor fixing lock ring Place the disc brake rotor adapter on to the hub.
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INSTALLATION Disc brake rotor adapter Place the disc brake rotor on to the hub, Disc brake rotor and then temporarily fix it in place by Disc brake rotor fixing bolt tightening the disc brake rotor fixing bolts. Hexalobular[#15] Tightening torque Wear gloves and turn the disc brake rotor clockwise with some force.
INSTALLATION Brake hose Brake hose For information on installing the brake hose, refer to the brake section of General Operations. Make sure that the calipers and levers are in the positions shown in the illustrations. Brake caliper Brake lever Example: BR-M7000/BL-M7000 NOTE •...
MAINTENANCE Adding Shimano genuine mineral oil and bleeding air MAINTENANCE Adding Shimano genuine mineral oil and bleeding air With the spacer for bleeding (yellow) still Hose attached to the calipers, place the bicycle Caliper into a bicycle stand, or the like, as shown in the illustration.
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MAINTENANCE Adding Shimano genuine mineral oil and bleeding air Set a 7mm socket wrench in place, fill Bleed nipple the syringe with oil, connect a tube to 7mm socket wrench the bleed nipple, and then loosen the bleed nipple by 1/8 of a turn to open it.
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MAINTENANCE Adding Shimano genuine mineral oil and bleeding air Set a 7mm socket wrench in place as 7mm socket wrench shown in the illustration, and then attach the bag to the tube. Connect the tube to the bleed nipple TECH TIPS and loosen the bleed nipple.
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MAINTENANCE Adding Shimano genuine mineral oil and bleeding air With the brake lever depressed, open 7mm socket wrench and close the bleed nipple in rapid succession (for approximately 0.5 seconds Tightening torque each time) to release any air bubbles which may be in the calipers.
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MAINTENANCE Adding Shimano genuine mineral oil and bleeding air 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 9 to check that there is no air remaining.
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MAINTENANCE Adding Shimano genuine mineral oil and bleeding air BL-M6000/BR-M6000/BR-MT500/BL-MT500 The illustration uses BR-M6000/BL-M6000 as an example to explain. Mount the bleed spacer (yellow). Bleed spacer Split pin Remove the upper bleed screw and O-ring and insert the oil funnel.
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MAINTENANCE Adding Shimano genuine mineral oil and bleeding air Fill the syringe with sufficient oil. Tube holder Bleed screw Attach the adapter provided with this Bleed boss product or Shimano original tool to the Adapter end of the tube, connect the tube to the...
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MAINTENANCE Adding Shimano genuine mineral oil and bleeding air Tie the supplied tube and bag with rubber bands, set a 3mm hexagon wrench as shown in the illustration, and connect the tube to the bleed boss. Loosen the bleed screw.
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MAINTENANCE Adding Shimano genuine mineral oil and bleeding air Once no more air bubbles come from the Bleed screw bleed boss, temporarily close the bleed Bleed boss screw. Tightening torque With the brake lever depressed, open and close the bleed screw in rapid 4 - 7 N·m...
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MAINTENANCE Adding Shimano genuine mineral oil and bleeding air If the brake lever is then operated, air bubbles in the system will rise up through the port Loose into the oil funnel. Slightly stiff Once the bubbles stop appearing, depress the brake lever as far as it will go.
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MAINTENANCE Adding Shimano genuine mineral oil and bleeding air Plug the oil funnel with the oil stopper Oil stopper so that the side with the O-ring attached O-ring is facing downward. Remove the oil funnel while it is still O-ring...
MAINTENANCE Replacing the brake hose 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 NOTE Use a utility knife or other cutting tool to cut the brake hose.
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MAINTENANCE Replacing the brake hose Pass the brake hose through the Brake hose connecting bolt and olive. Connecting bolt Olive Direction of insertion Premium grease Cut end Cover Grease the outside of the olive. Attach the cover to the connecting bolt for the brake lever.
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MAINTENANCE Replacing the brake hose Attach the brake hose to the brake lever Connecting bolt as shown in the illustration. Olive Brake lever While pushing the brake hose, tighten 8mm spanner the connecting bolt. Connecting bolt Tightening torque 5 - 7 N·m...
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MAINTENANCE Replacing the brake hose Caliper side (BR-M7000/BL-M7000) After checking that both O-rings are Brake hose fitted in the top groove and bottom Banjo groove of the banjo, secure the banjo to O-ring the caliper as shown in the illustration. 4mm hexagon wrench At this point, check that the O-rings are in the grooves.
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MAINTENANCE Replacing the brake hose Caliper side (BL-M6000/BR-M6000/BR-MT500/BL-MT500) The illustration uses BR-MT500/BL-MT500 as an example to explain. NOTE Use a utility knife or other cutting tool to cut the brake hose. Use the utility knife safely and correctly in accordance with its instruction manual. 90°...
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MAINTENANCE Replacing the brake hose Use a tapered tool to smooth out the Brake hose inside of the cut end of the brake hose, Olive and mount the connector insert. Connector insert (A) (C) TL-BH61 Connect the brake hose to TL-BH61 and secure TL-BH61 in a vise, as shown in the Vise illustration.
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MAINTENANCE Replacing the brake hose Attach the brake hose to the brake calipers as shown in the illustration. Brake hose Connecting bolt Olive Connector insert Tightening torque 5 - 7 N·m NOTE Do not let the brake hose become twisted (B) (C) (D) when installing it.
MAINTENANCE Replacing the brake pads Replacing the brake pads NOTE This brake system is designed to automatically adjust the clearance between the disc brake rotor and the brake pads by the piston gradually protruding according to the wear of the brake pads; therefore, when 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.
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MAINTENANCE Replacing the brake pads Use a flat-shaped tool to push the Piston pistons straight back in as far as they will go, while being careful not to twist the NOTE pistons. Do not push the pistons with a sharp tool. The pistons may be damaged.
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MAINTENANCE Replacing the brake pads Depress the brake lever several times to check that the operation becomes stiff. 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"...
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