Shimano’s newest and most affordable hydraulic disc brake! Lightweight dual-piston fixed calipers offer impressive stopping power at reasonable weight, and the forged 2-finger levers give you all the braking control you’ll need for any XC adventure.
Submitted by Mark Cunningham - 11/10/2008 4:43:45 AM
Pros:
Nice feel to the braking, rear brake is excellent, cheap long term maintenance.
Cons:
front disk squeals a bit, replacement shimano pads are crap and a bit expensive @ £15 a pair
Time Used:
Less Than A Month
Comments:
overall very good value, when worn in, the best value discs on the market.
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Hard Tire - 4/14/2005 1:18:54 PM
Pros:
Good value for the money; good modulation
Cons:
levers are a bit plain looking
Time Used:
3 Months
Comments:
After riding V-brakes for years I upgraded my bike with what looked like the safest, least expensive route to hydraulic. In my mind the bike feels 1/2 pound heavier but i haven't put it on a scale. But...I couldn't believe the confidence boost it gave. they have fred up part of my brain for other things such as route finding down drops. so far, no trouble has arisen. I clean the rotors after each muddy ride with first a wet rag then an alcohol swab (only $2.00 for a box of 100 at the pharmacy) and presto, no squealing. for those with other financial committments, these brakes are excellent.
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by FASTK - 2/11/2004 8:23:03 AM
Pros:
Came stock on my '03 Specialized EPIC. Great stopping pwer, good modulation even in wet conditions. Almost all of my riding has been in sub freezing tempatures but the hydralyic action is not bothered by the cold. Easy to adjust.
Cons:
Perhaps lighter but honestly if your worried about weight buy V brakes instead.
Time Used:
3 Months
Comments:
I have not had the reported sqealing. Could be a setup issue, are the disks centered on the rotor, if not get the shims to align them properly.
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by PiperPilot - 6/7/2003 2:49:25 PM
Pros:
Works great. Good price.
Cons:
Get any oil on pads and brakes don't work as well and will squeal (even just touch with clean hands).
Time Used:
3 Months
Comments:
Get hydraulic oil flushed , and pads cleaned often and it will iliminate squealing and keep them working like new.
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Ghunger - 9/18/2002 10:01:04 AM
Pros:
Good Stopping power and smooth action.
Cons:
The breaks squeel occasionaly.
Time Used:
Less Than A Month
Comments:
Good value for the amount of performance but the break squeel keep's it from getting 5 stars
Rating:
Recommendation:
No I would not recommend it to a friend
Submitted by cyrus farivar - 9/10/2002 1:23:02 AM
Pros:
great stopping.affordable. low maintenance. uses mineral oil
Cons:
can squeal (might be the humid Hawaii air)
Time Used:
3 Months
Comments:
They are the first disc brakes I've ridden and they've made me happy about switching.
