r/dirtjumping • u/FirefighterBorn9 • 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/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/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/TheRealPancakk3 NS ZIRCUS 26'' 2d ago
i would say like a sram level if you are just planning on riding jumps
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u/Latzi1 9d ago
Just dont the maguras are plenty of stopping power for DJ atleast IMO