Levo Gen 2 Brake upgrade for turbo levo 2020?

[Choc3]

My Levo 2020 came with Sram Level T brakes. Really bad brakes so I bought Shimano SLX M7120, they have excellent stopping power and work all the time, good quality, easy to service and not too expensive.

 

[Manxbiker]

Finally got the MT7 and rotors fitted yesterday, looking forward to trying them this weekend, really bad snow here at the moment though so might not get chance

 

[Singletrackmind]

Finally got the MT7 and rotors fitted yesterday, looking forward to trying them this weekend, really bad snow here at the moment though so might not get chance

Be sure to bed those babies in properly! If you have the green pads, the bed in pretty quick. The grey Performance pads take a few ride along qith pre-1st ride bedding process, but well worth it!

 

[RebornRider]

Be sure to bed those babies in properly! If you have the green pads, the bed in pretty quick. The grey Performance pads take a few ride along qith pre-1st ride bedding process, but well worth it!

Agreed! Also, in my experience, Magura Performance pads require the 20 reps recommended in the Magura video to bed completely. No big deal cuz that takes less than 5 minutes, but don't be tempted to cut it short.

 

[Kave]

So, really tired of my standard brakes on my base 19 Levo I ordered the Magura MT7 brakes today. I was considering ordering a better model, ie Comp Carbon but the latest price increased have made it a really bad deal so I am now upgrading this bike instead. New wheels as well, I have dented the Roval wheels so much I have to force tubeless gunk between rim and tire for it to keep air in.

 

[MBag85]

So, really tired of my standard brakes on my base 19 Levo I ordered the Magura MT7 brakes today. I was considering ordering a better model, ie Comp Carbon but the latest price increased have made it a really bad deal so I am now upgrading this bike instead. New wheels as well, I have dented the Roval wheels so much I have to force tubeless gunk between rim and tire for it to keep air in.

It's cheaper and more satisfying to upgrade what you have. You can make it unique to how you want it. OEM bikes will not give you the same satisfaction. If you're fitting the MT7s yourself, get a barb or drop the motor to feed line through frame... I just fitted the MT7s and it wasn't smooth sailing

 

[Viper9559]

None. You need to use a different caliper adapter, but it is 100% bolt on front and rear, and there are no clearance issues.

Im also planning to go to MT7 Pro on my 2020 Sworks Levo. What adapters are needed to move from 200mm to 230mm rotors? Thanks

 

[RebornRider]

Im also planning to go to MT7 Pro on my 2020 Sworks Levo. What adapters are needed to move from 200mm to 230mm rotors? Thanks

Magura QM45 for 220mm. I've not heard of 230mm.

 

[MBag85]

Im also planning to go to MT7 Pro on my 2020 Sworks Levo. What adapters are needed to move from 200mm to 230mm rotors? Thanks

You sure 230 and not 220? The mt7 pro on 203 MDRP and race pads stop my 17st fat ass pretty hard .

Assuming your forks are 180 standard then a 180 to 220 post to post adapter is what you'll need.

The rear will need the same .

 

[Viper9559]

Magura QM45 for 220mm. I've not heard of 230mm.

Opps, my apologies.. I meant 220mm not 230..

 

[Singletrackmind]

Im also planning to go to MT7 Pro on my 2020 Sworks Levo. What adapters are needed to move from 200mm to 230mm rotors? Thanks

I have Magura MT7's with P8 pad on my 2021 Specialized Levo S-Works with the Loic levers and am very happy with this set-up. Have a Shigura set-up on my Decoy (MT7 calipers and Shimano Saint levers) and can honestly say it's the best brakes I have ever used. Modulation is incredible and like the feel of the Saint levers. If you are doing lots of dh and bike parks, its worth spending a little more $ and going Shigura. Tried various aftermarket pads and keep going bsck to the Magura P8 pads. Very critical to bed them in properly.

 

[MBag85]

I have Magura MT7's with P8 pad on my 2021 Specialized Levo S-Works with the Loic levers and am very happy with this set-up. Have a Shigura set-up on my Decoy (MT7 calipers and Shimano Saint levers) and can honestly say it's the best brakes I have ever used. Modulation is incredible and like the feel of the Saint levers. If you are doing lots of dh and bike parks, its worth spending a little more $ and going Shigura. Tried various aftermarket pads and keep going bsck to the Magura P8 pads. Very critical to bed them in properly.

Do you mean 8.p pads from Magura? If so, they came stock and couldn't get any when I needed to replace them and ended up with 8.R. 8.p are incredibly ?

 

[Singletrackmind]

Do you mean 8.p pads from Magura? If so, they came stock and couldn't get any when I needed to replace them and ended up with 8.R. 8.p are incredibly ?

Yep, meant 8P. My brain is a little hazy still after seeing prices on 2022 Levo's.

 

[MBag85]

Yep, meant 8P. My brain is a little hazy still after seeing prices on 2022 Levo's.

I've a spare kidney if you want to go half's? ?

 

[Chris_lux1981]

Magura MT7, to use 220mm rotor you'll need to buy a QM45 for each rotor and 2 x M6/30mm bolt for the front (not sure for the rear).

Hello. Just fitted the qm45 but i miss the guide re mounting screws, what do i need? The standart m6*17mm sram screws?

thanks