Shortening Hope Minis

Shortening brake hoses involves dealing with brake fluid so wear gloves. They look stupid and feel clumsy but then again so do brake fluid burns.

The brake hoses supplied with new brakes are almost always longer than you need, so that they can fit all sizes and types of bike on the market. Trimming them down keeps the bike looking tidy and also reduces the chance of the hose getting caught on trailside foliage, which can cause you to crash and possibly damage the hose, leaving you stranded and brakeless. As with every cutting task, it’s better to measure twice and cut once than vice versa but if in doubt err on the side of caution, as whilst it’s easy to remove more from a hose, you won’t be able to lengthen one you’ve already cut! It’s best to use new olives every time you refit the hose – the old ones often become deformed…

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