XTR V-Brake "better" modulation than MT400 Disc brakes..

[c0nsumer]

I do them in my neighborhood... Gotten many weird looks from neighbors who think riding bikes is weird enough. 40 standing starts... yeah.

Glad they worked out well. That's some super high end stuff there.

(I'd have gone for SLX myself. But I'm cheap.)

[mtbdudex]

Feedback after a few rides:
Love these front XTR brakes, the modulation is so precise I can literally stop via front only, and do a controlled rear slight lift up ....
For now, I'll keep my rears at MT400 level ... yea ... 2-finger for rear and 1-finger for front.

[santaclausersolo]

That mechanic is wrong. That's the wrong way to do it and will lead to brakes that squeal long term.

Do this process instead, ASAP, before you ever come to a full stop: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUV2Eo9ERSk

(Full stops, especially from speed, on non-bedded in brakes, lead to asymmetric pad material deposits and squeaking.)

bedding in brakes is voodoo poppy *beep*. Just go ride. the brakes will be fine.

[mtbdudex]

FYI I’ve loved the XTR fronts so much I’ve ordered rears 2 days ago ...
Will post here impressions after installed and ridden a few times .


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[b_b]

Damnit man stop it! You are making me want to replace my crappy brakes now.

[mtbdudex]

Damnit man stop it! You are making me want to replace my crappy brakes now.

Seriously my front are 1-finger precise modulation, the rears ... while they do stop I’m 2-finger Pete and not as precise.
Was gonna just live with it, then decided to just upgrade.


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[mtbdudex]

Love the XTR rears also [emoji1303][emoji1303]


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[c0nsumer]

Two finger braking means less control of your bike. Welcome to the new world.

[mtbdudex]

Update:
I’ve got a fattie bike December 2019 documented in another thread.
Those brakes are Hayes Dominion A4 with 180mm rotors.
I can report their modulation is indeed 1-finger, I truly enjoy using them.




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[rcab23]

$75 for a rotor..

generally in MI i can't imagine needing more power than resin pads in a good brakeset around an affordable caliper can provide.

I use semi-metallic pads with 210 front 180 rear rotors on XT brakes on my trail bike in MI and wouldn't want for less.

i was just fine around michigan with guide t brakes 200f/180rear. Once i hit some elevation though i feared for my life. Currently have the new xt 8120's (got them for like 275 on ebay for the set!!!!) and will never ever go back. supreme stopping power, great modulation. But i agree with consumer that a low end shimano brake will suffice for most riding, even 2 piston SLX worked decent at windrock.

[mtbdudex]

2 year check I’m here:
Yes, I’m totally spoiled with my XTR brakes, I admit it.
Worth.every.penny.
Zero issues, helps in making riding my 29’er a fun fest.


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[Roy]

Just wait to winter or a rainy day, then I think your opinion of disc brakes will change.
Even if the rotors freeze over, it only takes a few seconds to melt the ice. Once rims froze over you were not goint to stop, hike a bike time.

Roy

[mtbdudex]

Just wait to winter or a rainy day, then I think your opinion of disc brakes will change.
Even if the rotors freeze over, it only takes a few seconds to melt the ice. Once rims froze over you were not goint to stop, hike a bike time.

Roy

Hmm, I’ve put over 500 miles on in winter on disc brakes under many conditions, down to 0 deg f, zero issues









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