We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Shimano's XT series mountain bike brakes have been a popular choice for years among riders who want reliable stopping power and proven ...

Equipped with the new Low Viscosity mineral oil and updated calliper piston seals, the Shimano XT M8220 brakes appear to have finally conquered the wandering bite point issue. Following closely behind ...

Bleed shimano road brakes online, Epic Bleed Kit for Shimano Road Disc Brakes 100ml Mineral Oil 105 DURA ACE GRX Ultegra Tiagra Bleed Funnel Adapter included online ...

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If the hydraulic disc brakes on your bike are feeling spongy at the lever or lack power, it may be a sign they need to be bled. Brake bleeding is the process of removing any bubbles of air from a ...

Shimano XT is the workhorse of the Japanese brand’s drivetrain and brake families, combining virtually every feature of its range-topping XTR series, but at a lower price point. When it comes to its ...

The brake that felt like the best combination of top-end power and all-over feel was the Shimano SLX M7120. As one of the biggest Shimano brake fans from the XT M785 era (what a brake that was… sigh) ...

Let’s cut straight to the chase: do these brakes have a wandering bite point? The answer is: they did, but now they don’t. Like quite a few of the best mountain bike disc brakes, the XT M8100 comes as ...

If you find your brakes going spongy then it’s usually a sign that your brakes need bleeding. Over time air gets into the hydraulic lines and, unlike liquids, air can be compressed, which reduces bite ...

With all the commotion surrounding Shimano’s new XT and SLX-12-speed groupsets, it’s easy to forget that the Japanese component colossus just presented a fully revised version of the XT M8100 and SLX ...

I’ve been a fan of Shimano brakes for quite a few years now. After trying numerous different brands I always seem to gravitate back to the modern Shimano’s – their predictive feel and ease of ...

Another bike brand favourite, the Shimano XT M8000 disc brake showcases big performance features for the lowest priced brake in the mid-price category. Shimano is forever developing its groupsets, and ...