Shimano BL-U5000, BL-U5010, BR-U5000 User's Manual

UM-8NH0A-000-00

User's manual

Hydraulic Disc

Brake

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IMPORTANT NOTICE

•Contact the place of purchase or a bicycle dealer for
information on installation and adjustment of the products
which are not found in the user's manual. A dealer's manual
for professional and experienced bicycle mechanics is
available on our website (http://si.shimano.com).

•Do not disassemble or alter this product.

For safety, be sure to read this user's manual
thoroughly before use, and follow them for
correct use.

Important Safety Information

Guidelines that require replacement, contact the place of
purchase or a bicycle dealer.

WARNING

•This hydraulic brake system has different braking characteristics
from those of the rim brake type, demonstrating relatively
high braking force at the beginning of braking (higher than
the rim brake type); familiarize yourself suffi ciently with the
braking characteristics before using it. If you ride the bicycle
without becoming suffi ciently familiar with the braking
characteristics, braking may cause you to fall off the bicycle,
potentially causing serious injury or a fatal accident.

•Do not use 203 mm and 180 mm disc brake rotors. The
braking force increases excessively and goes out of control.

•The 160 mm disc brake rotors provide a higher braking
force than the 140 mm disc brake rotors. Make sure that
you have a complete feel for the braking characteristics
before using the brakes.

•Please use extra caution to keep your
fi ngers away from the rotating disc
brake rotor. The disc brake rotor is sharp
enough to infl ict severe injury to your
fi ngers if caught within the openings of
moving rotor.

•The calipers and disc brake rotor will become hot when the
brakes are operated, so do not touch them while riding or
immediately after dismounting from the bicycle, otherwise
you may get burned.

•Be careful not to allow any oil or grease to get onto the disc
brake rotor and brake pads, otherwise the brakes may not
work correctly.

•If any oil or grease does get on the pads, you should consult
a dealer or an agency. There is the danger that the brakes
may not work correctly.

2mm

•If noise occurs during brake operation,
the pads may have been worn down to
the usable limit. Check that the brake
system temperature has been cooled
down suffi ciently, and then check that
the thickness of each pad is 0.5 mm or
more. Or, consult a dealer or an agency.

•If the disc brake rotor is cracked or deformed, immediately
stop using the brakes and consult a dealer or an agency.

•If the disc brake rotor becomes worn down to a thickness of

1.5 mm, immediately stop using the brakes and consult a
dealer or an agency. The disc brake rotor may break, and
you may fall off the bicycle. For an Ice-Technologies rotor, if
the aluminum surface becomes visible, immediately stop
using the brakes as well.

•Vapor lock may occur if the brakes are applied continuously.
To relieve this condition, momentarily release the lever.

Vapor lock is a phenomenon in which the oil inside the
brake system becomes heated, which causes any water
or air bubbles inside the brake system to expand. This
can then result in a sudden increase in the brake lever
stroke.

•The disc brake is not designed to work with the bicycle
upside down. If the bicycle is turned upside down or on its
side, the brake may not work correctly, and a serious
accident could occur. Before riding the bicycle, be sure to
operate the brake lever a few times to check that the
brakes operate normally. If the brakes do not operate
normally, stop using the brakes and consult a dealer or an
agency.

•If you feel no resistance when depressing the brake lever,
immediately stop using the brakes and consult a dealer or
an agency.

•If fl uid leaks occur, immediately stop using the brakes and
consult a dealer or an agency.

•It is important to completely understand the operation of
your bicycle's brake system. Improper use of your bicycle's
brake system may result in a loss of control or a fall, which
could lead to severe injury. Because each bicycle may handle
differently, be sure to learn the proper braking technique
(including brake lever pressure and bicycle control
characteristics) and operation of your bicycle. This can be
done by consulting your professional bicycle dealer and the
bicycle's owners manual, and by practicing your riding and
braking technique.

•If the front brake is applied too strongly, the wheel may
lock and the bicycle may fall forward, and serious injury
may result.

•Always make sure that the front and rear brakes are
working correctly before you ride the bicycle.

•The required braking distance will be longer during wet
weather. Reduce your speed and apply the brakes early and
gently.

•If the road surface is wet, the tires will skid more easily. If
the tires skid, you may fall off the bicycle. To avoid this,
reduce your speed and apply the brakes early and gently.

•After reading the user's manual carefully, keep it in a safe
place for later reference.

0.5mm

CAUTION

Cautions on the mineral oil

•Contact with eyes may result in irritation. In the event of
eye contact, fl ush with fresh water and seek medical
assistance immediately.

•Contact with skin may cause a rash and discomfort. In the
event of skin contact, wash well with soap and water.

•Inhalation of mineral oil mist or vapors may cause nausea.
Cover nose and mouth with a respirator type mask and use
in a well ventilated area. If mineral oil mist or vapor is
inhaled, go immediately to an area with fresh air. Cover up
with a blanket. Stay warm and stable and seek professional
medical advice.

Burn-in period

•Disc brakes have a burn-in period, and the braking force
will gradually increase as the burn-in period progresses.
Make sure that you are aware of any such increases in
braking force when using the brakes during the burn-in
period. The same thing will happen when the brake pads or
disc brake rotor are replaced.

Note

•When the bicycle wheel has been removed, it is
recommended that pad spacers should be installed. Do not
depress the brake lever while the wheel is removed. If the
brake lever is depressed without the pad spacers installed,
the pistons will protrude further than is normal. If that
happens, consult a dealer.

•Use soapy water or a dry cloth when carrying out cleaning
and maintenance of the brake system. Do not use
commercially-available brake cleansers or silencing agents,
as they can cause damage to parts such as seals.

•Products are not guaranteed against natural wear and
deterioration from normal use and aging.

•For maximum performance we highly recommend Shimano
lubricants and maintenance products.

Regular inspections before riding the
bicycle

Before riding the bicycle, check the following items. If any
problems are found with the following items, contact the
place of purchase or a bicycle dealer.

•Is the brake oil leaking?

•Do the front and rear brakes work correctly?

•Does each pad have a thickness of 0.5 mm or more?

•Is the disc brake rotor cracked or deformed?

•Are there any abnormal noises?

Names of parts

Brake lever

Brake lever

Disc brake rotor

Caliper

Brake pads

Operation

This product is equipped with a reach adjustment function.
If you feel that the brake lever is far and diffi cult to use,
consult a dealer or an agency.

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Please note: specifi cations are subject to change for improvement without notice.
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