bing Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 (edited) I'm going to buy a shimano deore brake, the 2012 one, it's an m596. I've had one before on the rear of a mod but the lever blade was a little bit short. Can the lever unit be changed to an m810 saint unit without any ill effect? I liked the feel of the lever on that brake as it was the right length and had a really nice solid feel. Not to mention the power. I know it won't be as powerful as the caliper is only a 2 pot, but I can't see why it wouldn't work. Any braking guru's care to offer an opinion? Dan Edited September 18, 2013 by bing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crinks85 Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 not sure about the deore brakes but I know on downhill bikes people a run saint caliper and xtr lever. so I would assume it should work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradJohnson Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 If you're changing the whole lever including the body it should be fine. However if you where thinking of just changing the blade it wont fit due to the cam design inside the Deore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bing Posted September 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 Yeah the entire lever unit brad. Can get a brand new one pretty cheap that's all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paperclip Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 Bit nosey but whats it for Dan? I remember you was riding a limey 3? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCOTTY___ Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 Bit nosey but whats it for Dan? I remember you was riding a limey 3? Assumption mates an ass of you and i. But, that being said. I assume its his front brake. Every times hes out all he does is complain its shit haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyseemonkeydo Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 I imagine it will function but because the ratios of piston sizes/areas will be out I wouldn't be surprise if it doesn't work very well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FamilyBiker Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 shimano brakes have all the same master piston size,so there will be no problem,only thing that could change the power is the mechanical leverage,and thats a bit better with shimano radial masters. should result in a win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bing Posted September 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 (edited) Assumption mates an ass of you and i. But, that being said. I assume its his front brake. Every times hes out all he does is complain its shit haha You assume correct good sir. The hope was shite, just like every other hope brake I've had, and the echo isn't powerful enough, and my bb7 is knackered. I want a hydraulic front brake with decent power. I'm buying the deore 2mora, and can get a brand new lever for £25 off a mate. Just thought the saint lever would be a good idea Edited September 18, 2013 by bing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyseemonkeydo Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 shimano brakes have all the same master piston size,so there will be no problem,only thing that could change the power is the mechanical leverage,and thats a bit better with shimano radial masters. should result in a win. Ah fair enough. Didn't realise that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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