gippyz
Likes Dirt
Hi folks,
I'm looking to replace my current XT M8000 brakes with Magura MT Trail Sport - the one with 4 pots front and 2 pots rear.
Anyone has experience with them? I'm hoping they have more modulation and are more reliable than the M8000.
The M8000 I have are very inconsistent. If I'm to brake over long descend, or pump the lever rapidly on a descend, it'll suddenly lose its braking power (lever has no pressure and will be all the way to the bar).
The brakes will regain its original power only if I give it some time between lever pump.
Initially I thought it's because there are air bubbles in the brakes. So I bled them again and again, only to find no joy in fixing it.
I've read few forum entries, and the problem seem to be common among Shimano brakes. Piston not retracting quick enough. This is enough to put me off Shimano brakes.
The other option will be to go Hope Tech 3 E4, which I use on my long travel enduro bike. However, 4 pots rear and front might be overkill for this bike (I used mainly for trail/xc).
Thanks!
I'm looking to replace my current XT M8000 brakes with Magura MT Trail Sport - the one with 4 pots front and 2 pots rear.
Anyone has experience with them? I'm hoping they have more modulation and are more reliable than the M8000.
The M8000 I have are very inconsistent. If I'm to brake over long descend, or pump the lever rapidly on a descend, it'll suddenly lose its braking power (lever has no pressure and will be all the way to the bar).
The brakes will regain its original power only if I give it some time between lever pump.
Initially I thought it's because there are air bubbles in the brakes. So I bled them again and again, only to find no joy in fixing it.
I've read few forum entries, and the problem seem to be common among Shimano brakes. Piston not retracting quick enough. This is enough to put me off Shimano brakes.
The other option will be to go Hope Tech 3 E4, which I use on my long travel enduro bike. However, 4 pots rear and front might be overkill for this bike (I used mainly for trail/xc).
Thanks!