[Closed] the new style deore brakes

I got some for my wife's bike and was surprised how good they are, they're a little more on or off that I'm used to coming from hope m4's. great for the money though look nice too.
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£86! http://www.merlincycles.com/bike-shop/mtb-parts/brakes/disc-brakes/shimano-disc-brakes/shimano-deore-m596-disc-brake-set-front-rear.html

chaps in 18 suggested that the calliper shape wasn't updated on the new deores in the same way as the new slx's and consequently weren't as good.

can anyone confirm?

and i dont think they have servo wave.

I used the model before these ones, they were absolutely brilliant brakes. Easilly as good as my slx's.

Code: DEORE-596-DISC-BRAKES
Deore fully bled hydraulic disc brake with easily adaptable post-style calliper
Front fully bled lever and calliper comes without adapters or rotors giving you the freedom to customise to suite your bike
Opposed 2-piston design reduces leading effect and optimal pad wear increases braking control
Two piece calliper design is both ridged and durable
Hinged clamp design
Ergonomic alloy brake lever for optimum comfort and performance
Mineral oil brake fluid is non-corrosive and less hazardous than conventional hydraulic brake fluid
Shim-less mounting system allows for quick installation and setting up
Brake lever features Servo Wave and reach adjustment for increased performance and perfect custom fit
The kit also contains front & rear brakes supplied ready bled
Front hose length 900mm, Rear hose length 1600mm
Excludes rotors, these can be purchased seperately.
Note: The top reservoir cap on the brake lever is black not silver as shown
**Please Note: The front caliper is supplied Post Mount, if you require an I.S. mount this is available seperately**

I have a set on my SS and they are great for the money

but are they as good as slx? this is the question...

Got a buddy with the new slx, have a buddy with the new deore, slx buddy tried the deores, thought they were supreme.

Buddy with the deores has just been on a DHing trip in italy, he abuses his bike, does naff all maintenance, is using 160mm rotors, is somewhat of an animal on a bike. After the said trip, buddy with the slx tries the deores that have been hammered, buddy with slx regrets paying the extra for slx.

aha! that's more like what i wanna hear!

might keep an eye open for deores then. heard talk of folks getting them for absolute peanuts recently.

Try rose bikes, they are usually cheapest by a way

indeed. but currently not as cheap as they have been...

I bought a pair of the Deores from Rose - I had the money for XT, but they were on back order.

The caliper shape is the same as the old SLXes - I've a pair of those, too.

Thoroughly happy with the Deores. They do the job perfectly. Possibly not the lightest, but I have to say I've not noticed.

Fantastic cheers guys Deore brakes all the way I feel.

Mine are easily as good if not better than my Elixirs with bigger rotors. So much so that I am saving up for some Zee brakes to replace the Elixirs on my big bike. The leavers feel great and they are definitely powerful enough for normal trail riding. I prefer the idea of Hopes in that you can change parts and easily service them but they are just so much more expensive than Deores.

all ordered £76 from rose bikes with adaptors, bit of a bargain, worth the hassle of changing them over, with adaptors from Merlin was £100, thanks for the input was much appreciated.

were adaptors standard in that price? or would without be a bit cheaper?

sorry edit that was only the front adaptor, the rear was out of stock, that was with a £10 discount for liking them on facebook - they give you a free £10 voucher.
so worked out
front brake £33.15
rear brake £38.25
front adaptor £4.16
postage £7.60
total £83.16
voucher redeemed £10
total inc shipping £73.16. (although paypal worked out at £76)

not bad i reckon i can find an adaptor in my tool box, or if anyone has one fro a rear is to 160pm then let me know