Swapping brakes from SRAM to shimano which post mount?
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Dmitry Raccoon
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Shimano for 203mm rotors, if you gonna set new 203mm rotors.
I've swap my Sram R for Saint + MDR-P rotors 220 front and 200 rear.
I've swap my Sram R for Saint + MDR-P rotors 220 front and 200 rear.
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The XT 8020 brakes use the saint caliper and xt levers..
Dmitry Raccoon
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There's no need in new rotors, of course! 
I though you want new ones!
I though you want new ones!
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There's no need in new rotors, of course!
I though you want new ones!
Yes, thank you, I was thinking backwards I guess...!
MTB_MIKE
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Yup, im running Zee’s with SRAM rotors
Just swapped a ZEE onto the back of the kenevo from the code r. Straight swap . No problems with existing mounts or rotors.
The SRAM rotors still scream when wet, but don't seem to have reduced braking like the codes.
Love the Zee. Need to do the front and maybe upgrade to 220 SRAM rotors or Shimano s to stop the squeal.
The SRAM rotors still scream when wet, but don't seem to have reduced braking like the codes.
Love the Zee. Need to do the front and maybe upgrade to 220 SRAM rotors or Shimano s to stop the squeal.
MTB_MIKE
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Try running one side resin one side metallic pads. You get the power of metallic pads but also less noise. It’s a hack many racers use.
TX1911fan
Member
I'm going Zees with Ice rotors. Ordered the correct adaptor from Worldwide Cyclery. You need to go from 180 to 203. They will tell you which adaptors to buy.
Armeniandave
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I swapped out the SRAM brakes for Zee's and Ice tech rotors and wow what a difference! Love the feel and they work much better for me. You do need new adapters for the 203 mm rotors but they are pretty straight forward to find.
SRAM has always had issues with brakes. The sooner you get rid of them, the sooner you stop confidently.
Let's start with a few really bad ones.
The dreaded turkey gobble that spawned more threads than the must luxurious sheets.
The "new" hydro road disk brakes that had to be recalled.
Sure, shimano has a few issues here and there, but at least you could stop when it was cold. SRAM brakes use DOT fluid. DOT fluid is hygroscopic (absorbs moisture). What happens to water below 32 F, 0 C ???? yeah, crystalized fluid.
Let's start with a few really bad ones.
The dreaded turkey gobble that spawned more threads than the must luxurious sheets.
The "new" hydro road disk brakes that had to be recalled.
Sure, shimano has a few issues here and there, but at least you could stop when it was cold. SRAM brakes use DOT fluid. DOT fluid is hygroscopic (absorbs moisture). What happens to water below 32 F, 0 C ???? yeah, crystalized fluid.
MTB_MIKE
Member
You need a 180-203 adapter otherwise it will rub
Armeniandave
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I think what he’s asking is if he only changes the brakes
and not the rotors does he need new adapters and from what
I did you do not need to change the adaptors. Both worked
fine with the mounts that came with the bike. Now if you
change the rotors to 203mm then you have to get new adaptors
or they will rub badly.
and not the rotors does he need new adapters and from what
I did you do not need to change the adaptors. Both worked
fine with the mounts that came with the bike. Now if you
change the rotors to 203mm then you have to get new adaptors
or they will rub badly.
Barty_NorthVan
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Hey There,
I just ordered some Saints with 203 ice rotors for my Decoy and have 2 questions for you?
1) You say you needed new adapters? Could you just add an extra spacer on the bolt to make up the extra 3mm?
2) How difficult was it to install the rear brake? Any steps/tips would help.
Thanks
Barty
1. This is the proper adapter. Yes, you could easily fudge it with adapters
2. For the rear, drop the battery. Pay attention to how the existing brake line is routed and be sure to follow the same pattern. You'll need to install it without a fitting so make sure you have an insert and an olive
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If you are going ice tech just get the correct adapter.. you already spent the $$ on brakes and rotors why cheese out on adapters
Barty_NorthVan
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Thanks!
Same adapter for front and back??
Barty_NorthVan
New Member
Ya you are right...If you are going ice tech just get the correct adapter.. you already spent the $$ on brakes and rotors why cheese out on adapters
Is this the adapter?
Shimano F203P/Pm Disc Brake Adaptor | Jenson USA
Armeniandave
Active member
Yes you need two of those. Rear brake was easy to install. Just make
sure you drop the battery and I also bought a brake bleed kit. Wasn't
hard to bleed at all. One thing is the cables are pretty long so I shortened
them quite a bit. Looks much better!
rb.
Active member
Drop the battery and remove the mounting bracket closest to the head tube. (Three T25 torx i believe). This was you can just stick your hand up there and push it out the hole, instead of trying to poke and pray it aligns.
I don’t think there is any reason to bother with getting a new adapter. Your brakes should come with various spacers/washers you can use to get it aligned. Not very hard to add 3mm of spacing.
I don’t think there is any reason to bother with getting a new adapter. Your brakes should come with various spacers/washers you can use to get it aligned. Not very hard to add 3mm of spacing.
I have level ts on my norco sight v l t and they are terrible iv got guide r on my normal trail bike and they are perfect.
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