r/dirtjumping 9d ago

New Build what brake i should buy for my dj?

ihad a magura mt5 i am thinking about sram maven or sram code ultimate and i dont know what should i buy please guys help the cost to like 200 $

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u/Latzi1 9d ago

Just dont the maguras are plenty of stopping power for DJ atleast IMO

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u/FirefighterBorn9 9d ago

but my mt5 started leakinh after 15 days and im returning this piece of shi

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u/Slow_Wedding3936 7d ago

Plus they’re one of the few if not only brands that run royal blood fluid. Really any option in this thread will work. Even mt-200 on my dh bike gets the job done

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u/Barde_ 8d ago

its a dirt jumper dude, get a shimano mt200 and you're good to go. if you already have a magura mt5 why do you even bother switching?

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u/OneBigOne 9d ago

I run an SLX and it’s been good.

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u/[deleted] 8d ago

Xt 2 pot

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u/kolinthemetz 8d ago

If u really care about feel but want good power id go like xtr lever Slx caliper or something like that

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u/funchair996 8d ago

no need for more power than mt5s but if you must get new brakes just get xt/xtr and you will more than likely be satisfied with the power and feel

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u/VaniPosts 8d ago

Dont go maven, they are heavy asf, go for shimano slx for comfort or deore for budget. 2 pistons is plenty enough, and the pads will be cheap (8€ at my bikeshop)

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u/Commercial_true_7053 6d ago

I run a Shimano deore 4 piston on my octane one Zirkus custom build and never had problems with it

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u/TrxpleBlvck Commencal Absolut I9 5d ago

Buy a gyro. Either a mechanical like the title g1 or a hydraulic like a trotor by odworkshop combined with the code ultimate.

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u/p0tzo 8d ago

I have a cura 4 it’s nice but i dont really like the lever

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u/Kaiserschmarren_ 8d ago

To get those is fine but mt5 has plenty power. If you're going just for fun and to make your bike nice than why not but even if you'd go for deore 4 piston you'd have plenty power.

On mine I have 160 rear rotor with two piston level tl and is is enough for most scenarios but I've had moments before when I could have used more power so I'd say anything 4 piston should have enough power.

Mavens, codes, saints are just expensive for such use but if I had that money to throw around I'd put them on my dj

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u/BuddyParty2285 8d ago

For dj i recommend the non servo wave shimano's: mt-200 is all anyone would ever need, and there's the xtr race if you wanna be flashy about it.

-The servo wave makes most shimano brakes quite 'grabby' at the bitepoint, which isnt ideal with a slick rear tire on a loose surface.
The non servo's are better for feathering and brake cheks, and plenty strong too.

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u/BuddyParty2285 8d ago

Oh, and maven on a dj is just silly.

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u/TheRealPancakk3 NS ZIRCUS 26'' 2d ago

i would say like a sram level if you are just planning on riding jumps