2015 shimano xt brakes manual

Beyond the bleed issues that we hit with the xt brakes, we also encountered one other anomaly. Ive had saints which didnt at all, some which did it slightly and a set of early 785s which drove me nuts, almost, until i just ignored my ocd and didnt constantly twiddle the reach adjust knobs. Unfollow shimano xt brakes to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. It comes as a prebled levercaliperhose assembly and its complete for each end of the bikeexcept for rotors sold separately. The new monoblock design and lever design is stiffer and lighter claimed 233g over the previous models. Shimano xtr brakes are arguably the best performing hydraulic disc brakes on the market offered in two flavors trail and race. How to bleed m8000 brakes shimano deore xt m8000 brakes. The new xtr trail m9020 brakes also feature a newly redesigned carbonalloy lever for improved ergonomics, insulated pistons and radiatorfinbacked brake pads to shed performancesapping heat. The brake lines were set up as rear caliper was on the right lever and the front caliper was on the left lever. Upon returning to the shimano setup, the power had dropped right off and the brakes were noisy. Shimano xt m8000 brake issue i wrote recently about a deeply satisfying weekend spent fettling my bandit of which part was a second bleed of my front brake. The shimano xt blm8000 disc brakes come with everything needed for installation.

Apr 11, 2014 ever since sram launched xx1 in the middle of 2012, we have all been waiting for shimano s response. A few turns later the bite point resets and feels normal again the rest of the way down. However, the crankset is not shimano, because the 1. Anyone hear if there is a silent recall on the n as indicated by the sticker under the lever series shimano xt m8000 brakes what happened to me was simply the effect of the bite point moving way way way out. Shimano hydraulic disc brakes are some of the most popular on the market and are also some of the nicest to work on.

Deore xt is a mountain and touring bike groupset first introduced by shimano in 1983. If hydraulic disc brakes are used with tandem bicycles, the oil temperature will become too high and vapor locks or ruptures in the brake hoses may occur, causing the brakes to fail. Do yourself a favor and stay away from the guide r brakes. The easytoadjust reach knob is a great feature that i wish came on much cheaper brakes in the shimano line as well. I have these on another bike, so when it was time to upgrade my second bike, these were the go to brakes. The shimano xt hydraulic brakes do use mineral oil over hydraulic fluid, so keep that in mind if you go to bleed your brakes. Page 1 this can then result in a sudden increase in the brake lever stroke. It was shimanos first mountain bike groupset, based on their existing deore touring groupset, and it consisted of a triple, double or single chainring crankset, front and rear derailleurs, handlebarmounted finger shifters, cantilever brakes, and largeflange hubs. Shimano brakes spontaneously start squirting a fine mist of the brake oil onto the pads. Riding comfortably at whiteknuckle speeds requires an unconscious, intuitive confidence in your machine. Learn how to bleed shimano deore xt hydraulic disc brakes. This allows a lighter weight system and an easier bleed process. Next time you need to do annual maintenance, shorten or replace the hose, this video will give you the confidence and know how to do it. I have xtr one one bike and xt on another, both with ice rotors 180 front 160 rear.

Page 2 brm765 calipers, stm765 brake lever, smrt77 rotor and shimano pad unit. Gt owners manual supplement rear brake caliper mounting. Shimano hydraulic brake service and adjustment park tool. The shimano deore xt hydraulic disc brakes got a complete redesign in this model year. Shimano xt vs sram guide brakes mountain biking australia.

The new xtr m9000 component group includes options for 1x, 2x and 3x front chainring combinations, a new cassette, brakes, front and rear derailleur, shifters, a chain, pedals and wheelsets. Shimano xt m8000 front and rear disc brake set merlin cycles. The new 2015 shimano deore m615 brakes are now coming stock on several complete bikes this year. May 04, 2015 the new xt brakes are a huge improvement, both in looks and power delivery. We strongly recommend only using genuine shimano replacement parts. Jan 05, 2015 i have these fitted in combination with my shimano 105 10 speed brake levers, as well as a set of 160mm shimano xt icetech rotors i am a big fan of icetech rotors after using them on my mountain bike, but the road versions of these rotors were unavailable for purchase in 160mm when i was originally buying new rotors. Shifting lever shimano dealers manual users manual. The rear brake lever requires more motion before the brakes are fully engaged, and thus has a. After all, 1982s m700 was the first component group ever created specifically for mountain bikes. Shimano deore xt technical service instruction pdf. As you can see from the photo, shimano sent us not only the drivetrain, but also the new xtr brakes and trail wheels.

Shimano makes a variety of bicycle parts, including the xt rear derailleur. Shimano xt, slx and deore brakes compared m615 vs m675 vs m785 duration. These brakes have the power when you need it and can scrub. We have found that the absolute braking power can be directly compared with much more expensive brakes like shimano xt or formula rx. Shimano deore xt rapidfire plus right shift lever clamp band 12speed shimano s rapidfire plus deore xt shift lever delivers light and responsive front shifting for improved control out on the trail. Shimano deore xt hydraulic disc brake lever ispec ii. At first glance youll see how they use an inline master cylinder as opposed to the radial design of the m775. The new ispec ev lever offers a wide range of adjustments including increased lever slide range. Brm650, brm651, brm734, cantilever, brakes deore lx exage es lx altus a10 a20 c10 front drive system front drive system altus ct10 to deore lx m560. Shimano deore xt br m785 hydraulic disc brake system user. These shimano xt disc brakes m785 are a big improvement over old xt brakes. This brake kit works with shimanos xt and xt icetech rotors for reliable stopping performance in all conditions.

Shimano xt m8000 brakes the first choice in shimano anchors. Unfollow shimano xt brakes set to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. How to bleed shimano deore xt hydraulic disc brakes by. Shimanos deore xt hydraulic disc brake levers are the epitome of mountain bike durability and performance. Since they come on several high end bikes, like niners rdo series, we thought we would take a closer look to see if they are worthy enough to be put on such a. Thats how bad the sram brakes are compared to shimano. Mr miller the shimano xt m8000 brake set that i received was exactly what i was after. The new xt brakes are a huge improvement, both in looks and power delivery. Smrtad05 disc brake rotor adapter disc brake rotors with. Aug 11, 2014 learn how to bleed shimano deore xt hydraulic disc brakes.

Disc brake rotor shimano deore xt center lock disc brake rotor 203180160140 mm for trekking pedal pdt8000 bottom bracket shimano deore xt threaded bottom bracket 6873 mm shell width. I have shimano xt m8000s front and back and i have to say, i love them. Shimano deore xt hydraulic disc brake 2piston caliper. Aug 23, 2018 shimano hydraulic disc brakes are some of the most popular on the market and are also some of the nicest to work on.

Shimano promises not significantly lower performance of the deore m615 brake compared with the more expensive shimano brakes, by using very similar hydraulic systems and calliper manufacturing. Shimano s deore xt hydraulic disc brake levers are the epitome of mountain bike durability and performance. Shimano brakes with different piston material showed this behavior to a different degree imho. Shimano xt brm8000 hydraulic disc brake riding comfortably at whiteknuckle speeds requires an unconscious intuitive confidence in your machine. Zeno supercool disc brake pads for avid code 20112015, code r, codem, codeo. I replaced them with the shimano xt diore brakes and i couldnt be happier. Ridertuned 11speed gear combinations for superior performance resolute. It has consistently given a premium level of performance and build quality at an attainable price for most riders and has the latest tech thats trickled down from shimanos. I was already really happy with the older slx brakes i was replacing. If youre budget is limited, i rate the shimano slx brakes higher in regards to value.

Since they come on several high end bikes, like niners rdo series, we thought we would take a closer look to see if they are worthy enough to be put on such a expensive bike. Again, they borrow from xtr and share the same clamp, onepiece master, and matching lever blade. Home explore shifting lever shimano dealers manual users manual shifting lever shimano dealers manual users manual published by guset user, 20150719 15. Adding shimano genuine mineral oil and bleeding air. With the increased popularity of disc brakes on road bikes, you can now use less force to slow down effectively with our range of shimano disc brakes. A rear derailleur is a springtension mechanism attached to the bike frame near the back wheel. The shimano xt disc brakes are an easy winner when comparing against other offerings.

Ever since sram launched xx1 in the middle of 2012, we have all been waiting for shimanos response. The xt group is an important piece of mountain bike history. And like all shimano components, their streamline design integrates. Smrtad05 disc brake rotor adapter disc brake rotors with diameters of up to o203mm can be installed. At high speeds nothing instills more confidence than knowing your brakes are ready and able to deliver unparalleled control and reliability in any situation.

Xt hydraulic servo wave front and rear disc brake set. Shimano brm447 brm395 blm506 blm425 blm396 blm395 deore xt trekking blt785b deore lx trekking brt675 blt675 blt675b deore trekking brt615 blt615 mount adapter smmaf180pp2 dealers manual road mtb trekking city touring comfort bike urban sport ebike hydraulic disc brake. Our many questions are answered today as the japanese giant unveils its allnew 2015 xtr 9000 line up, including drivetrain, brakes, and wheels. Efficient power transfer and highly responsive braking dynamic. Shimano xtr brm9020 trail disc brake technical terrain requires complete confidence in your equipment. Jan 19, 2010 the shimano deore xt hydraulic disc brakes got a complete redesign in this model year. The rear brake lever requires more motion before the brakes are fully engaged, and thus has a greater range of motion.

The shimano xt blm8000 hydraulic disc brake has hinged, split clamps for easy mounting. Apr 11, 2014 shimano officially announced the longanticipated release of a new 11speed xtr mountain bike component group today in both race and trail tuned versions. However, in the 10 speed i found the xtr a little too light in operation and preferred the positive action of the xt. Prior to this, bleeding brakes sounded like open heart surgery or something to me. How to bleed shimano deore xt hydraulic disc brakes. In addition to the excellent power and modulation, the xt brakes offer easy adjustment to make your hands happy and to give you ultimate. With some use the rear brake came good again but the front did not. This brake kit works with shimano s xt and xt icetech rotors for reliable stopping performance in all conditions. The new xt components set a whole new standard for mtb excellence powerful. The prebled levercaliperhose assembly is ready for installation on your favorite trail bike. It requires knowing that whatever conditions you come across, your brakes will be ready and able to deliver reliable control in any situation. Yes the xtr m9000 shifters have four ball bearing races versus the xt m8000 two, just like m980 had four and m780 had two. If other types of oil are used, it may cause problems with brake operation, and cause the system to be unuseable.

It is part of the drivetrain and is necessary for your bike to shift gears. There was a onemonth period where the xt brakes didnt see any use. I have these fitted in combination with my shimano 105 10 speed brake levers, as well as a set of 160mm shimano xt icetech rotors i am a big fan of icetech rotors after using them on my mountain bike, but the road versions of these rotors were unavailable for purchase in 160mm when i was originally buying new rotors. Shimano deore xt m8000 series shimano bike component. This is a quick howto for bleeding your shimano deore xt m8000 mountain bike hydraulic disc brakes. My original assumption was they were the other way around since it was bought from the uk but it was an easy fix. Follow our video above for a stepbystep guide on how to bleed your shimano. The rear brake lever requires more motion before the brakes are fully. The procedure for shimano hydraulic xtr, xt, deore, saint caliper alignment using an adaptor bracket is as. It requires knowing that whatever conditions you come across your brakes will be ready and able to deliver reliable control in any situation. Shimano xt slm780i, rapidfire plus, 2way release, ispec clamp front derailleur.

Next time you need to do annual maintenance, shorten or replace the hose, this. Shimano deore xt technical service instruction pdf download. How to adjust a shimano xt rear derailleur on a bicycle. Rear derailleur shimano xtr shadow plus direct mount 10spd. The lever and calliper comes without adapters or rotors giving you the freedom to customise to suite your bike xt m8000 brakes have a short stroke servowave mechanism for quick pad engagement and more power for aggressive riding. Shimano xt brakes will work equally well with xt ice tech rotors or standard xt rotors. Substitute a clean 10mm hex wrench if the brake block is not available. Way before these current shimano xt m8000 brakes, the deore xt groupset from shimano has always been a benchmark level of kit from the late 80s to the present day. Loose, worn, or damaged parts may cause injury to the rider. Cleaning may clear the problem temporarily, but it will come back. Obtain and read the service instructions carefully prior to installing the parts.

To address complaints, shimano also made the brakes a bit less grabby, which is instantly noticeable. Heat is a brake s worst enemy, and the rotor uses an aluminum core thats. May 08, 2015 shimano promises not significantly lower performance of the deore m615 brake compared with the more expensive shimano brakes, by using very similar hydraulic systems and calliper manufacturing. The following 2015 gt bike models utilize barrel nuts and require the use of the special longer rear brake attachment bolts listed in this supplement. Shimano was the first in the industry with full ceramic caliper pistons, but thats not all the set xtr braking performance apart from the rest. Say hello to the shimano xt m8000 brakes and say goodbye to compromise.

Not all of shimanos 2016 deore xt m8000 brakes provide the. If the brakes do not operate normally, adjust them according to the following. Remove brake pads to avoid contamination by brake fluid. They installed easily, and can be shortened without the need to bleed the brakes you cant do that with avid or sram. How do you adjust the brake lever on shimano xt bakres.

The front brake lever is quite sensitive it requires only a tiny bit of motion before the brakes are fully engaged, and thus has a small full range of motion. The hydraulic disc brakes on your mountain bike are awesome at providing stopping power, however, they do need some occasional maintenance to keep them. Jul 12, 2018 shimano xt m8000 brake issue i wrote recently about a deeply satisfying weekend spent fettling my bandit of which part was a second bleed of my front brake. The procedure for bleeding shimano xtr, xt, deore, saint brake fluid is as follows. Shimano xt rdm786 sgs, dm, shadow plustype, 20speed iscg tabs. Shimano officially announced the longanticipated release of a new 11speed xtr mountain bike component group today in both race and trail tuned versions. Setting these brakes up for onefinger braking is idiotproof.