No, this set is built for SRAM's DOT-fluid system and is not interchangeable with Shimano brakes, which run mineral oil. The internal seals in each system are made from different materials matched to their respective fluids, so mixing DOT fluid into a mineral-oil system, or vice versa, can swell or damage seals and lead to brake failure. If your bike uses Shimano hydraulic brakes, choose our dedicated Shimano hydraulic hose set instead, which is built for the mineral-oil system.

Yes, cutting or replacing a hydraulic hose introduces air into the line, so a full DOT fluid bleed is required afterward to restore a firm lever and consistent braking. This is not a step to skip, since trapped air causes a spongy lever and reduced stopping power, so keep a bleed kit and fresh SRAM-compatible DOT fluid on hand alongside the hose set if you are fitting it yourself. DOT fluid is also corrosive to paint, so handle it carefully and wipe up any spills immediately.

The olive is a small metal ring that compresses onto the hose end to create the pressure-tight seal, and the pin is the barbed insert that sits inside the hose so it does not collapse when the olive is crimped down. Both need to be fitted correctly, typically using a specific SRAM crimping tool, for the connection at the lever and calliper to hold pressure without leaking, so a careless fit here is one of the more common causes of a soft lever after a hose replacement.

The set includes two full-length hoses, enough to replace both the front and rear brake lines on one bike, or to keep a spare on hand after doing one wheel. If you only need to replace a single hose, the second one keeps as a ready spare, since hoses eventually need replacing again as they age or if a housing gets nicked or crushed.

Watch for a lever that feels spongy even after bleeding, visible cracking or discoloration on the hose's outer casing, or any sign of fluid seepage near the olive fittings, all of which point to a hose needing replacement rather than another bleed. Prolonged sun and heat exposure, common on Indian roads, can also age the outer casing faster, so it is worth a periodic visual check.

Yes, this is a genuine, quality-checked LEBYCLE hydraulic hose set. Dispatch typically takes up to 3 working days from order confirmation, and total delivery time after that depends on your location and pin code, so we cannot promise an exact day count upfront. All orders are prepaid at checkout since cash on delivery is not offered, and every order carries DoGoodCo's assurance of a genuine, correctly specified part.