How to adjust a hydraulic disc brake caliper - Shimano BR-396

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  • čas přidán 11. 06. 2016
  • In this quick video we are taking a look at how to adjust the brake caliper of a hydraulic disc brake system. Sometimes it goes off center for various reasons, but putting it back to where it belongs is pretty simple. Unfortunately this does not work for mechanical disc brakes - please check my other video for that.
    I am running Shimano BR-396 front disc brakes, with Shimano RT-64 centerlock disc brakes that are 180mm in diameter. Front hub is SLX M675 centerlock and fork is Rockshox XC32 100mm travel.
    I reccommend having your bike brakes checked regularly (either by yourself or someone else) to make sure you are not using most of your energy just to overcome the friction of the brakes.

Komentáře • 40

  • @kostondub
    @kostondub Před 5 lety +4

    Wish I watched this 50 miles ago! Thanks for the great instructional. Worked on my road bike 105 disc brakes

  • @Mark_Williams.
    @Mark_Williams. Před 6 měsíci

    Thanks! Still valid 7 years on :)
    For me letting go of the brakes as I tightened the screws worked best. Loosen screws, hit the brake a couple times, then tighten. I noticed that when I hit the brakes the whole caliper assembly moved inboard, thus holding them on while tightening kept them in the offset position.

  • @markandmelbamford
    @markandmelbamford Před 4 lety +1

    Fantastically helpful - fixed my brakes in minutes

  • @Doommaster19
    @Doommaster19 Před 5 lety +1

    Thanks! Simple and easy, fixed my brake!

  • @theBreakdancingNinja
    @theBreakdancingNinja Před 7 lety +1

    It worked! Fast and precise thanks for sharing.

  • @DanutDumitru
    @DanutDumitru Před 5 lety

    works exactly as described... Many thanks

  • @RideLabs
    @RideLabs Před 6 lety

    Very simple, thank you!

  • @richterat83
    @richterat83 Před 2 lety

    Short and to the point, thank you!

  • @MrMecatalin
    @MrMecatalin Před 7 lety +1

    great video, thanks !

  • @botondgavaller817
    @botondgavaller817 Před 7 lety

    Thank u, man! It was helpful!

  • @adrianstanchev4569
    @adrianstanchev4569 Před 4 lety

    Thanks, very useful tip!

  • @timmark4190
    @timmark4190 Před 5 lety

    Thanks a lot. Worked great

  • @mahonjal
    @mahonjal Před 4 lety

    Excellent, very simple, very succinct video.

  • @jcarroll276
    @jcarroll276 Před rokem

    Was about to say it didn't work but I was still holding the break 🤣
    Great tutorial thank you

  • @YorkshireNoob
    @YorkshireNoob Před 3 lety

    Perfect man. Just sorted mine! Easy. Thanks dude.

  • @ACass-qq9kq
    @ACass-qq9kq Před 7 lety +1

    Cheers , just used this to stop front brake rubbing.

  • @retrojimmyx
    @retrojimmyx Před 5 lety

    Perfect, thanks. No mention of a torque wrench though - how important is the torque. I was told 8nm for my brakes. I sort of loosened them a bit and tightened them again to get a feel for how tight...

  • @EnvyTheRealest
    @EnvyTheRealest Před 6 lety

    This would sure work for me next time

  • @rjwood
    @rjwood Před 3 lety

    great video, to the point!

  • @brucesimian3743
    @brucesimian3743 Před 4 lety

    Tightening them a 1/4 turn alternating made all the difference.

  • @Zero-wt7xf
    @Zero-wt7xf Před 6 lety

    Awesome :) thanks

  • @armazelfun
    @armazelfun Před 17 dny

    amazing video

  • @restore64
    @restore64 Před 5 lety +2

    I have these same brakes but when i squeeze the rear brake level it's really loose. I don't see where to take the slack out at as I only have maybe like 10% braking power when the brake lever is pressed all the way in.

    • @ApocalypsePrime
      @ApocalypsePrime Před 4 lety +1

      Sounds like you need to replace the brake fluid. Don't panic usually they use mineral oil for them. As how to do it I don't know I need to do mine soon too lol. I press about 50% down on the brake before braking starts to work

  • @justingeneral3078
    @justingeneral3078 Před 5 lety

    Exactly what i needed, thanks!

  • @ChristopherPisz
    @ChristopherPisz Před 5 lety

    I didn't catch the size and name of the tool you used

  • @PaulGheorghe6684
    @PaulGheorghe6684 Před 7 měsíci

    It works!😊

  • @HornetGrau244
    @HornetGrau244 Před 2 měsíci

    Does it work on shimano slx?

  • @SeekTheTruthNow-Freedom

    Is it okay to activate the brakes when the bike is inverted? It does not encourage any air to move from the resevoir at the lever to the caliper end?

  • @lingonberry8295
    @lingonberry8295 Před 2 lety

    Duuuude!!!! Thank you!!!

  • @tmurphy4043
    @tmurphy4043 Před 7 lety +2

    Anyone kmow how to make the brake pistons tighter?

    • @rexperez3806
      @rexperez3806 Před 5 lety

      Push the brake lever abit without the wheel

  • @woldsweather
    @woldsweather Před 4 lety

    My rear brake has very little braking when the brake handle is pulled right up to the handle bar how do I adjust for this?

    • @wheany
      @wheany Před 4 lety

      You might need either new brake pads or more brake fluid

  • @matrixwarrior369
    @matrixwarrior369 Před 2 lety

    Why you have your hand in the way can see nothing fs

  • @ianruddock1588
    @ianruddock1588 Před 6 lety +2

    I'd suggest you don't have your hand in front of where you're inserting the tool next time. I wanted to see where you inserted it and by how much you backed it off.

  • @FiveOfDive
    @FiveOfDive Před 4 lety +1

    I watched this video alone.

  • @guycalabrese4040
    @guycalabrese4040 Před 2 lety

    Made it worse on my brand new Shimano 105 R7070...

  • @dejtmedanna
    @dejtmedanna Před 4 lety

    Very gay with the rubber gloves. Otherwise OK