Intercompatibility of Shimano disk brake components

James Thomson said:

Could someone summarize the compatibility issues between different Shimano
disk brake calipers, levers, pads, connectors, fluid, and hoses, or point me
to an up-to-date article on the subject?

Thanks,

James Thomson

Dear James,

Here's a page listing some parts-compatibility PDF charts:

http://cycle.shimano-eu.com/publish/content/cycle/seh/nl/en/technical_service/faq_s/compatibilty_charts.html

http://cycle.shimano-eu.com/publish/content/cycle/seh/nl/en/technical_service/faq_s/compatibilty_charts.-MainContent-0010-DownloadFile.tmp/disc%20brake%20combination.pdf.pdf

No idea if it's recent enough or covers the details that you want.

Cheers,

Carl Fogel

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Quoted message said:

Here's a page listing some parts-compatibility PDF charts:

Quoted message said:

http://cycle.shimano-eu.com/publish/content/cycle/seh/nl/en/technical_service/faq_s/compatibilty_charts.html

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No idea if it's recent enough or covers the details that you want.

Thanks. I'd seen the page, but somehow missed the big blue footnote:

*All hydraulic brake levers are interchangeable as long
as you specify proper brake hose.

The context is that I'm trying to piece together a working disk brake from
closeouts and eBay bargains, which could quickly become an uneconomic
project if I find that the parts I end up with are non-compatible. The
footnote eases my worries, at least as regards current parts.

More specific questions for those who might have experience:

Are front and rear IS-mount calipers generally interchangeable if disk
diameters are adapted to suit? Can a given caliper or lever accept either a
straight or "banjo" fitting?

James Thomson