Shimano Ultegra R8000 Rim Brake Caliper Fitting Guide

[@GNX157]

Pro tip for cutting the outer cable. If you have it, take a bit of old brake cable and slip it inside the housing and then make your cut. The inner cable will help keep the housing from crushing as much and make it easier to sort out after the cut.

[@AnthonyEarle-n9g]

You're a legend! I just upgraded my brakes from Tiagra 4600 to these ones and this video helped make the installation so easy.

[@theatomic430]

Thanks for posting. This was the only video I could find that actually explains how to center the caliper around the rim.

[@JosephFarrell-q3f]

Thanks!

[@KennethWhyte]

Best video out there on Ultegra duel caliper brakes. Thanks!

[@rodge2479]

Have reset mine on my Cipollini...Perfect many thanks.

[@al9353]

Is it the same principle when changing cable, to wind barrel adjuster all way down and then back off a couple of turns?? Thanks

[@Apex820]

Thanks so much for these videos!

[@davidparker8475]

Your a go to favorite however, shouldn't the tire release be closed before tightening there pinch bolt?

[@Cubasenet33]

Extremely helpful. Thanks!

[@Ricnooo]

So the little 2mm screw on the side, controls the adjustment of the opposite arm pad?

[@andrewmanko3179]

Spot on, thank you!

[@JamyRyals]

Appreciate the detailed look

[@skyjuiceification]

Other than the pads being in what appears to be the wrong direction sure.

[@JamyRyals]

@@skyjuiceification you are mistaken.

[@jesus-xr9yo]

I got sram rival front brake on my single speed road bike and I have trouble adjusting the brake when I switch from track wheels to road wheels. I like to use different wheels since my bike can fit 700x28c tires. Would you guys recommend this ultegra 8000 model

[@ad9898]

Really great vids these are, we'll explained, thanks.

[@casualuserish]

what are the best performing braking pads for the R8000? Thanks

[@villedocvalle]

For me with alloy rims it was Kool Stop Salmon’s. With carbon I have not had much experience.

[@55699-l]

What if direct mount R8000?

[@hongoverr]

Can you use these calipers with Sram Force Axs shifters? Granted yes it may not be "ideal" and there are different cable pull ratios as well too. I have the Sram Red Aerolink but it's spongey and it doesn't like to stay centered. So I was wondering how much performance is to be gained or lost by mixing and matching the manufacturers of the shifters and the calipers? Thanks!

[@joeystreets2746]

In case you haven't sorted this out yet... I used to have the same issue. I was on Sram Etap 11spd with Aerolink calipers. I recently switched to Ultegra calipers and it's a huge improvement in braking power and no more pesky rubbing.

[@dickieblench5001]

Brilliant 👍

[@hellborn7514]

Do i need a housing cable stopper?

[@nigelperry9988]

Am I right in thinking that Ultegra BR8000 rim brake caliper WILL function correctly with Ultegra ST6800 rim brake brake lever?

[@FreeToCycle]

Yes you are correct!

[@aidanryan5094]

Great vid - thanks

[@vsandu]

Are the front and rear calipers the same? Can I buy a "front" and use it on rear?

[@tnikos777]

Did you find out? I'm wondering the same. Maybe if to switch right and left brake shoe on front caliper it can work like rear.

[@vsandu]

@@tnikos777 , the length of the bolts for front and rear is different so in the end I didn't complicate my life and I bought a front and a rear.

[@tnikos777]

@@vsandu thank you for the answer, I noticed that also. But if it's the only difference I think I can manage it))). The price for the front brake is just half from the rear.

[@evgenrainbow5756]

Hello. Will they fit Continental grand Prix 4-Season 700*32 ?

[@FreeToCycle]

No!

[@evgenrainbow5756]

@@FreeToCycle Thanx

[@adammillsindustries.]

When I follow this the brake lever has travel and is sloppy. I’m doing something wrong.

[@DDGB08]

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