Anyone paired Shimano calipers with the stock Sram 200mm rotors on the '19 Levo?

[Max-E]

As per title really - Shimano go 203 rather than 200 but wondering if anyone has got Shimano's on there with the Sram 200 rotors? I know it can be fettled with some spacing washers but wondering if anyone has done it successfully with the original mounts and rotors?

 

[seamarsh]

Think its reverse. Shimano is 203 sram is 200

 

[Max-E]

Think its reverse. Shimano is 203 sram is 200

Quite right, title correct but post full of typos...doh...edited!

 

[Thedoctor]

As per title really - Shimano go 203 rather than 200 but wondering if anyone has got Shimano's on there with the Sram 200 rotors? I know it can be fettled with some spacing washers but wondering if anyone has done it successfully with the original mounts and rotors?

I’ve done it on a 17 levo with with some Shimano Saints. Works a treat. Not sure if you can on a 19 though.

 

[dirt huffer]

If the rotors are SRAM RE, they're thicker than Shimano rotors

 

[Thibault]

I have shimano saints on my levo 19 with original rotors and works fine.

 

[Joss]

I've run this set up on a couple of bikes, largely brought about by swapping wheels between them to suit conditions. No ill effects and no sleep lost.

 

[Max-E]

Thanks all.

 

[ccrdave]

I have four pot XT,s on sram rotors

 

[Max-E]

One thing I forgot to ask - presuming the 2 bolt magnet thingy is not specific to any brand and can be swapped between any six bolt discs?

 

[Mattwilko92]

One thing I forgot to ask - presuming the 2 bolt magnet thingy is not specific to any brand and can be swapped between any six bolt discs?

Ive heard they struggle on hope rotors but i stand corrected.

 

[Mcharza]

One thing I forgot to ask - presuming the 2 bolt magnet thingy is not specific to any brand and can be swapped between any six bolt discs?

Works fine with Shimano disks

 

[Max-E]

Thanks guys.

 

[ccrdave]

I had a problem with novatec hubs end caps a re a little bit proud of the shimano disc, i had to space the magnet out with a couple of washers it was jammimg the end cap from turning

 

[Max-E]

Sorry - one more follow up Q!

Do Shimano current calipers (Zee, Saint, SLC, XT) mount straight onto the same factory Levo mounts too? Presuming the same SRAM 200mm rotors kept?

And if you fit 203 (Shimano) rotors?

 

[ccrdave]

If you keep the sram rotors yes if you use 203 rotors you either need shimano mounts or space the calipers with washers

 

[Max-E]

Cheers Dave.

 

[Mcharza]

I have used spacers and worked okay

 

[Trumpet]

As per title really - Shimano go 203 rather than 200 but wondering if anyone has got Shimano's on there with the Sram 200 rotors? I know it can be fettled with some spacing washers but wondering if anyone has done it successfully with the original mounts and rotors?

Yeah I've put the new Deore 4 pots on with SPAM rotors.. no issues.

 

[silverstone]

Is the standard cable which comes with the shimano calipers (1.7m) long enough for the levo?
Or do I need to order a seperate longer cable?

 

[Trumpet]

Is the standard cable which comes with the shimano calipers (1.7m) long enough for the levo?
Or do I need to order a seperate longer cable?

It'll be too long!!

 

[silverstone]

It'll be too long!!

Trimming shouldn't be a problem, wouldn't it?

 

[Lee Dove]

Is the standard cable which comes with the shimano calipers (1.7m) long enough for the levo?
Or do I need to order a seperate longer cable?

It is probably too long AND it is not a cable but a hydraulic hose.

 

[silverstone]

It is probably too long AND it is not a cable but a hydraulic hose.

Yes of course I know that it is a hydraulic hose. Has something to do with my mothertongue I think
But more likely id like to know if you need some special tools for trimming of the hose?

 

[Max-E]

Neil D is your man.

 

[Trumpet]

Trimming shouldn't be a problem, wouldn't it?

Shimano hoses are piece of pi*s to trim.

Remove from lever
Trim amount off you want
Insert new barb
Slide the thread on
Slide the brass bush on
Stick back in and tighten

Unlike the sram utter complete faffery, the Shimano are a breeze to do.

 

[silverstone]

Received my new shimano brakes, and they do not fir correctly on the standard mounts. The brakes are around 5mm too far away from the sram disc!
You need a new adapter, which is around 5mm less in height as the original one, otherwise your braking pads dont fit the right place on the brake discs...
Could help me temporarly by removing some of the spacers.
Dont forget to order new shorter bolts, IF you are going to swap the adapters!

 

[Trumpet]

Received my new shimano brakes, and they do not fir correctly on the standard mounts. The brakes are around 5mm too far away from the sram disc!
You need a new adapter, which is around 5mm less in height as the original one, otherwise your braking pads dont fit the right place on the brake discs...
Could help me temporarly by removing some of the spacers.
Dont forget to order new shorter bolts, IF you are going to swap the adapters!

What calipers did you get!!?

 

[silverstone]

What calipers did you get!!?

Deore XT BR-8020