Best Most Affordable MTB Brakes | SRAM DB8
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- Опубликовано: 24 фев 2024
- I think it's just a matter of time before (more) people realize how surprisingly good SRAM's entry level brakes - DB8's really are. For the price of one "high end" brake, you can get a complete set of DB8s and the same performance.
(my opinion)
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I'm planning to upgrade mine with SRAM HS2 rotors and some sintered metal pads for a bit more control at the beginning of the brake contact. The stock Centerlines, while effective as they are, tend to warp easily and make an intermittent sound when the warped portion of the rotor hits the pad. The thicker HS2 rotors will also shorten the freestroke of the levers.
I agree, they're great brakes for the price. Honestly with centerline rotors (203mm front, 180mmback) with resin pads, they lacked some power on steepest 'enduro level' descents on my Nukeproof Scout. I swapped Centerline rotors for Shimano SLX, replaced resin pads with semi-metallic. With this 'hack' these brakes became kinda "dh monster" while retaining good modulation. I was so satisfied with the result I bought another pair of DB8's on sale for 150€, put them on fs bike (replaced 4-piston Tektros). Combined with Tektro rotors, 'monster power' was present from the start even with resin pads. So far no leaks, overheats or failures on both bikes in 2 seasons. Lever feeling is still firm, didn't bleed them yet.
naw fam, Shimano MT520 all the way, cheaper and better.
Agree - I have these on regular bike and liked them from the first ride. I notices just a slight underpower during hardest descents but otherwise everything with these is ok. Have no intentions to change them for something more expensive.
These came on my trek rail.....I would say they are very underrated. It's similar to the Shimano m6120 brake set. Super great, set and forget type system. I did add 223/203 rotors. I would recommend them
Those are good brakes and a deal. Another amazing brake that is more powerful and has a way better lever feel then the TRP DHR EVO is the Magura MT5 four piston with the HC1 lever. $150 a side on Jensen UsA.
Would you compare these to Shimano XT brakes? I’m glad to hear that SRAM is going away from DOT brake fluid.
My deore brakes on my ripley work better than the codes on my enduro. I’m gonna bin that trash and get dominions. Only so many chances I’ll give Sram
MT520 are the better and cheaper :)
I got a pair for 130$ new
I mean the magura MT5 set when discounted is 160€or so, and is like twice the power of these... or even some lower end 4pot shimanos..... these are okay, but thats it, okay... 5/10 max
These brakes surprised me too. My Canyon Neuron 6 2022 came with them. As I had previous experience with SRAM Guide I thought such cheap brakes will disappoint too but they are quite decent. I see them now discounted in bike-discount for € 89,99 so they are even cheaper.
I agree, they are under rated and mine came stock on my Canyon and no complaints
Thanks for this little review. I want to build a budget park bike and I think these could be perfect for it. I was thinking of magura mt5 but I have the mt4 on my xc bike and I love the feel but working on them, especially bleeding is an absolute pain in the ass. They just don't have a decent oil reservoire on the levers like shimano or sram. So they have to be bled really precizely.
Agree, they are great :-) Only issue is that when the brake pads go under limit, the lever goes too close to the handlebar. One more thing, easy to get brake pads (normal ones).
I weigh 200+ lbs and the Sram G2 slow me down. Pretty sure those are the lowest. I feel them struggle on long downhill runs.
Are you using the stock sram pads? I saw some ppl are using MTX pads as well to make these work even better.
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