All the action with the Shimano XT M8020 disc brake is at the caliper; four ceramic pistons which Shimano claims a boost in power and heat dissipation.
Disc brakes
Magura MT Trail Sport disc brake review
For £188 you get a full set of Magura MT Trail Sport brakes complete with stainless steel rotors (£25) and adapters (£8.50).
Hope Tech 3 E4 disc brake review
At £175 per end, the Hope Tech 3 E4 undercuts quite a few of the top end brakes but you will still need to add £45 for the two-piece floating
SRAM Level disc brake review
Sitting at the cheaper end of the SRAM range, the SRAM Level is another brake you'll find equipped on many lower priced mountain bikes.
Clarks Clout1 disc brake review
Yep, you’re not reading that wrong – the Clarks Clout1 disc brake is indeed £25 per wheel. And that includes a stainless-steel rotor.
Disco Brakes Floating Rotor review
With its alloy spider, the Disco Brakes Floating Rotor will save up to 30g per wheel depending on what you’re taking off.
SRAM Guide RS disc brake review
The SRAM Guide RS disc brake has a 4-piston caliper and SRAM's SwingLink lever technology that aims to gives more positive pad contact.
Magura MT7 disc brake review
Magura MT7 have a clearly defined bite point and maximum power. The new HC lever blade modulates the braking power as desired.
Shimano Zee M640 disc brake review
The Shimano Zee M640 disc brake comes with a Servo-Wave brake lever, 4-piston ceramic disc brake caliper, high-power hose and short lever for stiffness.
Hope Race Evo E4 disc brake review
Hope Race Evo E4 takes the performance of the solid all rounder E4 caliper and sheds a few more precision grams with titanium bolts as standard.
Shimano Saint M810 disc brake review
For many world cup downhill racers the Shimano Saint M810 disc brake is standard equipment, proven on multiple occasions it's worthy of a medal or two.
Hope Tech 3 V4 disc brake review
The Hope Tech 3 V4 is their flagship high powered brake and sits just above their E4 when we're talking power.
SRAM Level TLM disc brake review
The SRAM Level TLM is aimed firmly at the XC and trail segment and is one of the lightest disc brakes in our test.
Shimano XT M8000 disc brake review
Another bike brand favourite, the Shimano XT M8000 disc brake showcases big performance features for the lowest priced brake in the mid-price category.
Clarks M3 disc brake review
The Clarks M3 is the updated version of their incredibly low priced M2 brake system. At just under £50 per end it's still astonishing value for money.
Hope Tech 3 X2 disc brake review
The Hope Tech 3 X2's consistency and its comfortable and highly-adjustable brake lever secures it as our favourite dual-piston disc brake.
Avid DB3 brake review
A good brake but hard to set up - £95
Clarks M2 disc brake review
Unbelievable value - £20
Shimano Alivio disc brake review
The budget brake of choice - £64.98
SRAM Guide Ultimate disc brake review
Unrivalled control but comes at a price - £264