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Shimano XTR BR-M985 Hydraulic Disc Brake for XC Race
Shimano loaded the new XTR M985 hydraulic disc brakes with tons of new technology to produce a brake set that's lightweight, compact and delivers a 10% increase in braking power. Engineered specifically for the XC racer, the XTR M985 race brake features a compact lever design with integrated barrel reservoir and hinged band clamp. To enhance control and ergonomics, Shimano gave the new brakes a shorter, 13mm-wide lever blade and a post-mount caliper optimized to minimize weight and to enhance stiffness and insulation.- Race brake is tuned specifically for XC use, with a light action, snappy lever return and 10% more braking power than previous XTR hydraulic disc brakes
- Compatible with post mounts and 160mm rotors. Rotors and IS adapters sold separately
- 13mm wide shorty brake lever with ergo pivot delivers efficient input and smooth operation
- Lever features integrated barrel reservoir design with split clamp and aluminum banjo hose fitting
- High-power hose for efficient delivery of power to caliper
- One-piece forged post mount caliper
- Oversized ceramic piston for optimized light weight, rigidity and insulation
- Four pad choices for any condition - resin/Al, metal/Ti, resin/Ice, metal/Ice
- iSpec-compatibility allows shift lever to be attached to the brake lever for a simple and unified design
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Shimano XTR BR-M985 Hydraulic Disc Brake for XC Race
- compatibility:
- Shimano XTR BL-M985 disc brake levers
- fluid type:
- mount:
- 74mm Post Mount/International Standard
- pad type:
- rotor size:
- Rotors not included
- weight:
- Lever: 160g; Caliper: 190g
- rating:
- 5


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