"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying: ""I’ve installed this hose kit on a few road bikes with Shimano hydraulic brakes, and it always delivers. The straight banjo fittings make routing way easier, and the braking feel is noticeably more responsive after swapping it in. A must if you're upgrading or replacing a worn-out hose system.""Smooth, responsive braking is non-negotiable on fast descents or in urban traffic, and the Shimano SM-BH59-SB Hose Kit delivers exactly that. Designed specifically for Shimano road hydraulic brake systems, this kit includes everything we need to restore or upgrade braking performance—from the 1700mm hose to precision-fit straight banjo fittings. We appreciate the clean install thanks to the straight fittings, especially on internally routed frames. More importantly, the durable construction and precise connection give us improved brake modulation and control, mile after mile. Whether we're riding switchbacks or sprinting through intersections, this hose kit ensures our brakes respond with confidence."