the nerd Posted March 20, 2017 Posted March 20, 2017 Hope, without a doubt, but some may say i am biased. You are. But then so am I, but for the purposes of this conversation I dont think the OP will gain more by changing his entire braking system... I stand by a proper bleed and bigger rotors.
droo Posted March 20, 2017 Posted March 20, 2017 Depends how much you want to spend. If the budget extends to Hope, Tech 3 E4 will stop a stampeding elephant.
Cu Draad Posted March 21, 2017 Author Posted March 21, 2017 Those would be SM-RT81 (centerlock) or SM-RT86 (6-bolt). They're the XT ice-tec ones. You also get XT non-ice-tec ones which are SM-RT-76/79. All of these are available in 160mm, 180 mm and 203mm. Where can I go and look for the 203mm?? CWC only stock 160mm they have to order!! and its like R1000 plus for 1 rotor!
JXV Posted March 21, 2017 Posted March 21, 2017 Your Deore levers and calipers have the same hydraulics as XT and SLX. Considering your weight and in this order: 1) Have your brakes checked out for air (bleed) and alignment so that you can be sure there are no issues.2) increase your rotor size to 203 front and 180 rear. You'll also need to buy adapters to space the calipers out for this conversion. This will noticeably increase stopping power. If budget permits the Ice-tech rotors will increase it even more at speed when the brakes are hot. Sent from my SM-T815 using Tapatalk
Eddy Gordo Posted March 21, 2017 Posted March 21, 2017 Where can I go and look for the 203mm?? CWC only stock 160mm they have to order!! and its like R1000 plus for 1 rotor!https://www.evobikes.co.za/components/brakes/shimano-rt66-6-bolt-rotor-180mm.html I see the link says 180mm, but the page displays 203mm BRAKES SHIMANO ZEE RT66 6-BOLT ROTOR (203MM)In stockR 450.00RRP: R 595.00 Save 24%
porqui Posted March 21, 2017 Posted March 21, 2017 Have you even used your brakes seeing you have only done 146km on your bike?? Deore is absolutely fine. Read up on bleeding your brakes BTW go out and RIDE !!!!
Cu Draad Posted March 21, 2017 Author Posted March 21, 2017 What is the difference? http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/za/en/shimano-xt-m8000-disc-brake-rotor-bundle/rp-prod141819 or http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/za/en/shimano-xt-t785-trekking-disc-brake-rotor/rp-prod124963
BaGearA Posted March 21, 2017 Posted March 21, 2017 What is the difference? http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/za/en/shimano-xt-m8000-disc-brake-rotor-bundle/rp-prod141819 or http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/za/en/shimano-xt-t785-trekking-disc-brake-rotor/rp-prod124963Top one for race snakes Bottom one for people who want strong brakes but don't actually know how to use them. Neither will be ideal for what you want to do.
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted March 22, 2017 Posted March 22, 2017 What is the difference? http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/za/en/shimano-xt-m8000-disc-brake-rotor-bundle/rp-prod141819 or http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/za/en/shimano-xt-t785-trekking-disc-brake-rotor/rp-prod124963Just the lever. Nothing more. Trekking version either for hardkore Spock fans, or people who like to buy recumbents and / or hybrid trekking bicycles and brake with all their fingers. Neither will sort out your problem. We say it again - bleed, bigger discs, new pads. THE END. That, or some new 4 pot brakes. Things like the SRAM Guide series, Shimano Zee / Saint, Hope E4 / V4.
gwhite Posted March 22, 2017 Posted March 22, 2017 Just the lever. Nothing more. Trekking version either for hardkore Spock fans, or people who like to buy recumbents and / or hybrid trekking bicycles and brake with all their fingers. Neither will sort out your problem. We say it again - bleed, bigger discs, new pads. THE END. That, or some new 4 pot brakes. Things like the SRAM Guide series, Shimano Zee / Saint, Hope E4 / V4. Any specific brake pads in terms of ceramic, organic etc?
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted March 22, 2017 Posted March 22, 2017 Any specific brake pads in terms of ceramic, organic etc?I like sintered, 'cos they last longer and have a larger operating temp range. Resin pads tend to bite harder, but don't last as long. ITO brands - quaxar are pretty darn good.
Cu Draad Posted May 7, 2017 Author Posted May 7, 2017 http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/za/en/shimano-xt-saint-rt81-ice-tech-cl-disc-rotor/rp-prod67209 or http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/za/en/shimano-rt99-ice-tech-freeza-cl-disc-rotor/rp-prod82466 Will both this rotors work on my M615?
Pulse Posted May 8, 2017 Posted May 8, 2017 http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/za/en/shimano-xt-saint-rt81-ice-tech-cl-disc-rotor/rp-prod67209 or http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/za/en/shimano-rt99-ice-tech-freeza-cl-disc-rotor/rp-prod82466 Will both this rotors work on my M615?Yes, but depending on the size you will need mounting adaptors for your calipers
Pulse Posted May 8, 2017 Posted May 8, 2017 http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/za/en/shimano-xt-saint-rt81-ice-tech-cl-disc-rotor/rp-prod67209 or http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/za/en/shimano-rt99-ice-tech-freeza-cl-disc-rotor/rp-prod82466 Will both this rotors work on my M615?Edit: double post
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