I have a leaky old XTR caliper (M975's) which I'm looking to replace. The levers are great, but the caliper has had it.
seen mix and match shimano/magura's before, but more interested in keeping a complete shimano system.
The new SLX's are servowave, which I think I'm right in saying they alter the amount of fluid pushed throughout the lever stroke, allowing for more pad clearance etc etc.., however, my XTR's are simple ones as far as I know so wouldn't work well with the SLX's.
So I'm looking at Deore calipers. Woudl my XTR levers work OK with the Deore caliper or do I need to go LX/M446?
Any other options, that don't involve buying a complete new set?
thanks
No one know?
looks to me like the deores are servowave too, so may well need to go LX.
anyone?
i am using first gen XTR calipers, and the previous generation SLX levers. Does that help.
The "servo wave" system is just a Cam in the lever- I don't think its anything special in the calliper. New deore callipers are about £24 each & should be compatible fitting wise with your existing hoses..
New Shimano brakes take a narrower hose with slightly different barbs/olives (silver instead of brass coloured). The interior liner is a bit stiffer making it a bit spirally for want of a better term.
It'll probably work, but make sure you're using the right fittings for the hose rather than the brake.... I think. Mismatching barbs is doable but awkward, the brass ones definitely feel too tight in the new hose.
I would rather go with parts from the same era and keep my eyes peeled for XT/XTR from back then. Or sell the bits to a retro lover and update (I would be more likely to do this, contemporary XT are amazing!).