Will any mineral oil work for Shimano brakes? Shortening brake cable help

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  1. Sherpa DRider

    Sherpa DRider One finger tappy tap!

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    I need to shorten my rear brake cable for a new set of Shimano XT hydraulic brakes. Any tips would be great.

    Can I use any mineral oil to fill and bleed them?
    Thanks!
     
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    NO!

    The viscosity's are waaaaay different. Shimano makes mineral oil, and its cheap. Go to LBS and buy some ;)

    Drug store stuff is INSANELY thicker, and if you were to bleed them with that, it may take a few seconds for your levers to return....
    and you will die.
     
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    dubjay Having upgraditis is OK

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    I got some extra Shimano oil if you need some. PM me to coordinate.
     
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    Sherpa DRider One finger tappy tap!

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    I will do my best to not die from thick mineral oil use!
     
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