Shortening Formula R1 R disc brake hoses. DIY?

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gifted child	Post subject: Shortening Formula R1 R disc brake hoses. DIY? Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2012 4:57 am
Joined: Mon Jun 04, 2007 3:59 am Posts: 88 Location: Butuan City, Philippines	I have the formula bleed kit and the connectors already, whats the best way to cut the hose? Ordinary box knife blade cutter will do? Or do i need a special hose cutter? Any links for video instructions is much appreciated. Cant find DOT 4 brake fluid in my area, any alternatives?
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FireSpitter	Post subject: Re: Shortening Formula R1 R disc brake hoses. DIY? Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2012 4:59 am
Joined: Fri Jul 29, 2011 3:19 am Posts: 122	gifted child wrote: I have the formula bleed kit and the connectors already, whats the best way to cut the hose? Ordinary box knife blade cutter will do? Or do i need a special hose cutter? Any links for video instructions is much appreciated. Cant find DOT 4 brake fluid in my area, any alternatives? DOT4 fluid is available at any motorcycle, car workshop or petrol station. _________________ Please visit my blogs:- I'm a MILF - er blog (Help raise awareness!) http://firespitter38.blogspot.com True tales from the dark side http://truetalesfromthedarkside.blogspot.com
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Weenie	Post subject: Re: Shortening Formula R1 R disc brake hoses. DIY? Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2012 4:59 am
	Formula R1 243.00 €   from 196.90 € (including 19% VAT) Formula R1 Racing Shimano XTR BR-M987 magnesium front+rear MAGURA MT8 tune Kill Hill
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gifted child	Post subject: Re: Shortening Formula R1 R disc brake hoses. DIY? Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2012 5:04 am
Joined: Mon Jun 04, 2007 3:59 am Posts: 88 Location: Butuan City, Philippines	All the shops have here are DOT 3 brake fluids. Ive been searching everywhere for some DOT4 in my city to no avail. LBS doesn't carry either. Or shall i say my home/garage shop have more stuff e.g. special tools than the LBS.
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socratease	Post subject: Re: Shortening Formula R1 R disc brake hoses. DIY? Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2012 6:03 am
Joined: Thu Oct 13, 2011 5:25 pm Posts: 156	Bike shops should carry dot 5.1 which will work (better at that).
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legsrburnin	Post subject: Re: Shortening Formula R1 R disc brake hoses. DIY? Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2012 2:52 am
Moderator Joined: Sun Feb 25, 2007 1:26 pm Posts: 682 Location: Australia	A good bike shop will have a hydraulic line cutter. If you're in NY or CT I can recommend a great shop that will do the whole thing for a very reasonable price. Or buy one- http://jagwireusa.com/index.php/products/v/hydraulic_hose_cutters _________________ Lefty heaven
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Omiar	Post subject: Re: Shortening Formula R1 R disc brake hoses. DIY? Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2012 7:53 am
Joined: Wed Dec 14, 2011 8:20 pm Posts: 175	I use a chisel when cutting teflon and rubber hoses which have stainless steel overbraid. _________________ Scott Foil Di2 2012 Scott Scale 35 2010
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bm0p700f	Post subject: Re: Shortening Formula R1 R disc brake hoses. DIY? Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2012 3:58 pm
in the industry Joined: Sat May 12, 2012 7:25 pm Posts: 1083 Location: Glermsford, Suffolk U.K	Most car brakes use Dot 4 or Dot 5.1. How do mechanic's in the Phillipines change car brake fluid then? _________________ www.thecycleclinic.co.uk
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gifted child	Post subject: Re: Shortening Formula R1 R disc brake hoses. DIY? Posted: Fri Jul 20, 2012 1:29 pm
Joined: Mon Jun 04, 2007 3:59 am Posts: 88 Location: Butuan City, Philippines	Most mechanics here in the Philippines use Dot 3 brake fluid. Auto shops doesn't carry DOT 4, all they have are DOT 3...
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Weenie	Post subject: Re: Shortening Formula R1 R disc brake hoses. DIY? Posted: Fri Jul 20, 2012 1:29 pm
	Formula R1 243.00 €   from 196.90 € (including 19% VAT) Formula R1 Racing Shimano XTR BR-M987 magnesium front+rear MAGURA MT8 tune Kill Hill
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socratease	Post subject: Re: Shortening Formula R1 R disc brake hoses. DIY? Posted: Fri Jul 20, 2012 4:22 pm
Joined: Thu Oct 13, 2011 5:25 pm Posts: 156	Have you tried motorcycle shops for dot 4 or 5.1?
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