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Your new Shimano brakes arrived with the lever and caliper separate, and you are wondering if they are bled. Here is what Shimano J-Kit is and how to set it up.

If you’ve recently purchased a new Shimano brake rotors, like the popular SLX or XT lines you might have noticed something unexpected on the packaging or stamped on the rotor itself: "Made in China." Historically, Shimano has manufactured its premium tiers of mountain bike components, almost exclusively in Japan. Naturally, seeing a "Made in China" label on these high-end parts has led to a few questions from customers. We thought we’d put together a quick post to clear up any confusion and explain why this shift is happening. Global Manufacturing, Same Shimano Standard To keep up with global demand and...

Selecting the correct replacement or upgrade pads for your Shimano brakes can seem rather daunting because there are some many types and sizes, depending on which Shimano brakes you have. We put together a quick post to clear up any possible confusion.