The Ultegra hydraulic disc brakeset demo setup at the Shimano booth felt great.
The buzz surrounding Shimano‘s new hydraulic road disc brake was palpable at their Interbike booth. With samples on display to feel and poke at, we were impressed with the modulation and adjustability of the new Ultegra-level disc brakes. Reach and bite point adjustment are both easily accomplished through screws in the inboard side of the lever body just under the hoods.
Modulation is tuneable by changing out the hydraulic hoses. The brakes will come stock with Shimano’s older BH-63 hose for improved modulation that better matches the feel of traditional mechanical rim brakes. For riders that prefer a firmer feel and increased power, the current BH-90 mtb hose is available as a separate upgrade that can be installed by a qualified mechanic. We can’t wait to try these out on the road.
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- The Ultegra hydraulic disc brakeset demo setup at the Shimano booth felt great.
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- The lever reach and contact point adjustment screws can be seen here just under the brake hood.
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- The new Ultegra Di2 Hydraulic Disc Brake Lever looks almost identical to its mechanical counterpart.
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- The Ultegra hydraulic disc brake caliper makes full use of Shimano’s ICE Tech innovations including a finned rotor and pads.
