Shimano MT501 + MT520
From 101.64
Shimano MT501 + MT520
Shimano XT M8120 Trail
From 141.30
Shimano XT M8120 Trail
Shimano SLX Trail M7120
From 132.10
Shimano SLX Trail M7120

Shimano MT501 + MT520 vs. Shimano XT M8120 Trail vs. Shimano SLX Trail M7120

Shimano MT501 + MT520
Shimano XT M8120 Trail
Shimano SLX Trail M7120
Shimano MT501 + MT520

From 101.64

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Shimano XT M8120 Trail

From 141.30

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Shimano SLX Trail M7120

From 132.10

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This is what our customers think

Reviews
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(8)
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Pros
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Look (2x)
Ergonomics
Fitting and maintenance
Braking force
Brakes hard (203 mm disc mounted)
Good dosage
Nicely finished
Looks very nice
Cons
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No
Standard organic pads are a compromise
Not exactly cheap
Replacement pads are expensive.
J-kit Mounting without bleeding did not succeed
wandering bite point.
you cant get 180mm post to 203mm adapters!

According to the product specialist

Pros
Powerful, easy to dose and have great quality in this price segment.
Equipped with technologies you also see in Shimano SLX and XT quality braking systems such as Servo Wave.
Servo Wave provides a fast but gradual and powerful braking torque.
Suitable for Trail and Enduro applications.
These brakes provide good braking power in all conditions.
The double pistons further increase braking power.
These brakes are fully adjustable.
These brakes provide excellent braking power, even in extreme conditions.
Cons
Not as lightweight as Shimano XT brakes, for example.
These brakes are heavier than the XT single piston brakes.
These SLX brakes are heavier than the XT brakes.

Specifications

Disc brake oil type
Shimano Mineral oil
Shimano Mineral oil
Shimano Mineral oil
Hardness of brake pads
Soft (resin/organic)
Composition
Set
Front brake
Rear brake
Set
Front brake
Rear brake
Set
Front brake
Rear brake
Brake and lever position
Front / Left
Rear / Right
Front / Left
Rear / Right
Front / Left
Rear / Right
Brake Hose Length
1000 mm
1700 mm
1000 mm
1700 mm
1000 mm
1700 mm
Application
Trail
Enduro
Trail
Enduro
Trail
Enduro
Level
Good
Better
Better
Suitable for
Shimano B
Shimano B
Shimano B
Colour
Grey
Grey
Shifter Mounting
Shimano I-Spec II
Set includes:
Pre-installed and bled hoses
J-kit bled hoses
J-kit bled hoses
Brake Mount
Post Mount
Post Mount
Post Mount
Number of pistons in caliper
4 Pistons
4 Pistons
4 Pistons
Adjustability
Adjust lever reach with handy dial
Adjust bite point on brake
Adjust lever reach with handy dial
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