Levo Gen 2 Upgrade to XTR Brakes - Advise on good non Centerlock Discs

[AlexV.]

Hey Guys,

I recently got my Turbo Levo 2020 and I love it. What I don't really like are the crappy brakes. I had Magura MT5 and Shimano XT on my previous bikes and I liked them so much better.

Now I'm thinking of upgrading to SHIMANO XTR BR-M9120.

First of all, I only heard good things about them, easy to setup and maintain. But most important very consistent. What are your thoughts?

Unfortunately Centerlock Discs are not an option (I don't want to change the wheels, etc.) - Which discs can you recommend?

I rode the Swissstop Catalyst Catalyst Disc Rotor | SwissStop and the Trickstuff Dächle Heavy-Duty (HD) on my other bikes.

Are they also good options for the XTR on an E-Bike?

One more question - the Adapter mount is 160mm to 203mm, correct?

Thanks a lot thoughts!

Br Alex

Edit: I live in Switzerland and there are some long descends - therefore I really need something reliable.

 

[Pyr0]

Running the same brakes with 203mm Shimano RT86 rotors on my Levo, no complaints yet.
The Shimano adapters I used are 180-203mm : SM-MA-F203P/PM

 

[steve_sordy]

@AlexV. So your bike is centrelock and you want to fit 6 bolt? Use this adaptor.

FWE Accessories, Clothing, Components | Evans Cycles

www.evanscycles.com

it was the first one I found when Googling, so there may be others you prefer.

 

[AlexV.]

@AlexV. So your bike is centrelock and you want to fit 6 bolt? Use this adaptor.

FWE Accessories, Clothing, Components | Evans Cycles

www.evanscycles.com

it was the first one I found when Googling, so there may be others you prefer.

I have 6 bolts. And afaik there’s no adapter for 6 bolts to centerlock

 

[DuncanDoughnuts]

Hey Guys,

I recently got my Turbo Levo 2020 and I love it. What I don't really like are the crappy brakes. I had Magura MT5 and Shimano XT on my previous bikes and I liked them so much better.

Now I'm thinking of upgrading to SHIMANO XTR BR-M9120.

First of all, I only heard good things about them, easy to setup and maintain. But most important very consistent. What are your thoughts?

Unfortunately Centerlock Discs are not an option (I don't want to change the wheels, etc.) - Which discs can you recommend?

I rode the Swissstop Catalyst Catalyst Disc Rotor | SwissStop and the Trickstuff Dächle Heavy-Duty (HD) on my other bikes.

Are they also good options for the XTR on an E-Bike?

One more question - the Adapter mount is 160mm to 203mm, correct?

Thanks a lot thoughts!

Br Alex

Edit: I live in Switzerland and there are some long descends - therefore I really need something reliable.

Just use the disk that are already on the bike ..... no need to change them ... they should be good to go .

The dimensions should be the same as sram... using the sram hardware ... Bolts and washers and even adaptors or maybe a 1mm out.

but if a sram calliper can fit on a pike without and adaptor and use a 180m rotor. and a Shimano can do the same, then the adaptors with the given aligning bolts and washers should work fine on a 200mm instead of having to get a 203mm ...

If anyone has any other information regarding this please speak up as I think a lot of people don't agree with the sram brakes on the lower Levo models... including myself. (Upgrading to the XT 4pot)

 

[AlexV.]

Just use the disk that are already on the bike ..... no need to change them ... they should be good to go .

The dimensions should be the same as sram... using the sram hardware ... Bolts and washers and even adaptors or maybe a 1mm out.

but if a sram calliper can fit on a pike without and adaptor and use a 180m rotor. and a Shimano can do the same, then the adaptors with the given aligning bolts and washers should work fine on a 200mm instead of having to get a 203mm ...

If anyone has any other information regarding this please speak up as I think a lot of people don't agree with the sram brakes on the lower Levo models... including myself. (Upgrading to the XT 4pot)

I was actually exactly thinking that I might just continue to use the SRAM rotors.

However I will have to check first if can use the existing adapters from the SRAM Callipers.

 

[DuncanDoughnuts]

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I was actually exactly thinking that I might just continue to use the SRAM rotors.

However I will have to check first if can use the existing adapters from the SRAM Callipers.

don’t see why you can’t use them...

 

[R120]

6-Bolt Disc Brake Rotor ICE TECHNOLOGIES 203/180/160 mm | SHIMANO BIKE-EU

bike.shimano.com

 

[AlexV.]

6-Bolt Disc Brake Rotor ICE TECHNOLOGIES 203/180/160 mm | SHIMANO BIKE-EU

bike.shimano.com

I had these before, but with my Magura MT5. Decent option but had mixed experiences with them. Maybe they are better with Shimano Callipers.

 

[R120]

I really dont think what disc you use as long as its from a decent brand matters - the brake and pad combo is what counts IMO.

The most important thing for me with a disc is strength, and something that won't warp.