SRAM Apex Brake Caliper Compatibility & Specifications

SRAM Apex Brake Caliper 2011 Model Series.

Dual Pivot Stopping Power.
The new Apex Brakeset from SRAM was designed with high performance and good looks as our guiding principles. Featuring Dual Pivot performance combined with a external centering adjuster, proprietary pad compound the Apex Brakeset offers a powerful response when actuated.

Weight: 308g pair
Finish: Sleek, Jet Black gloss
Special Features: SRAM®/ Swiss Stop® Compound pads, External centering adjust, High quality quick release, Convex washers, High quality barrel adjuster.
Technology: SRAM Dual Pivot design
Material: Forged alloy calipers
SRAM Apex branded and Non-series SRAM® branded
BRake Reach: 39-49mm (Short Reach)

Compatible with 28c tires Maximum size.

Compatible with Sram brake levers: Red, Force, Rival, Apex, 900 TT, 500 TT, 900 SingleSpeed, 500 SingleSpeed, BL 700.

Compatible with Shimano ST-7900, ST-7970, ST-6770, ST-6700, ST-6703, ST-5700, ST-5703, BL-TT79, ST-7801, ST-6600, ST-5600, ST-4500, ST-4501, ST-3400.

Shimano SLX Disc Rotor SL-RT64 Center Lock Compatibility and specifications

Shimano SLX Disc brake SM-RT64 Center Lock rotor

SM-RT64 Center Lock rotor 160mm
SM-RT64M Center Lock rotor 180mm
SM-RT64L Center Lock rotor 203mm
• Excellent mud shedding design for longer rotor and pad life.
Weight: L: 218g / M: 178g / S: 153g

For installation a HG cassette lockring tool like TL-LR15 is required.

Japan Retail price 2,786 (L) / 2,461 (M) / 2,135 (S) yen (see cross rate here)

Will works with all Shimano Hydraulic disc brake calipers, will fit any hubs that features Center-Lock disc mount.

Shimano SLX Disc Brake Caliper BR-M665 Compatibility and specifications

Shimano SLX BR-M665 Hydraulic Disc Brake Caliper

BR-M665 brake system features opposed 2 piston design and new designed rotor.

New SLX, Tough, Aggressive and Light, for a modern mountain bike group. Deore LX, has been functionally re-designed into two groups: New SLX for MTB and new Deore LX for Trekking.

The SLX Disc Brake System offers 20% higher stopping power than its predecessor (Deore LX BR-M585). The system also features improved ergonomics, direct cable routing, and tool-free reach adjustment. The Servo-Wave brake levers offer superb power and feel.
Low profile shadow technology : Straight cable design. Crisp and accurate shifting. No chain stay contact. Stronger guide spring.

Model Number BR-M665
Series SLX
Brake Type Hydraulic Disc Brake
Compatible Brake Lever BL-M665
Reinforced Parallel Push
M System Brake Pad
Brake Pad Types metallic / resin
Cartridge Shoe Holder
Spring Tension Adjuster
Hydraulic Fluid: Shimano genuine mineral oil
Brake Hose Type: SM-BH59
Caliper Mount Type: International standard Post mount
Caliper Material: aluminum
Caliper Finish: painted
Piston Type: Opposed 2-piston
Average Weight: 300g (pair)
Note: Front model code: BR-M665-F, rear model code: BR-M665-R

Japan Retail Price 4,526 yen (please check here for cross rate)

This is Postmount type, if you want to fit it on International type frame or fork, you'll need to use: Y8DB11000 Shimano front adaptor and Y8DB10000 Shimano Rear adaptor.

If mounting on International type, maximum disc size will be 160mm.

Compatible with Shimano: BL-M665

Shimano 105 BR-5700 Brake calipers Compatibility and Specs

Shimano Brake calipers BR-5700

5700 series comes in 2 colors: Black or Silver.

The parts code for Lodeatar black is L (BR-5700-L) and the code for Sterling silver is S (ST-5703-S) and are Sold by individual pieces, front and rear calipers have different prices.

Front code is F (Front) and rear code is...R (Rear)
Improved braking system ergonomics
New brake shoe compound
Adjustable Toe-In brake shoes
Cartridge Shoe Holder: R55C3
Japan Retail price 4.201 (front) and 3.826 (rear) yen (see cross rate here)

Compatible with ST-7900, ST-6700, ST-6703, ST-5700, ST-5703, BL-TT79, ST-4600, SL-4600.

Shimano XTR BR-M985 Disc Brake Calipers Compatibility

BR-M985 Disc Brake Calipers

Oversized full ceramic pistons for optimized weight, durability and insulation
• One-Way bleed system and improved oil routing
• One piece brake caliper
XC: Resin pads with aluminum back plate and metal pads with stainless steel back plate
Over-sized full ceramic piston is light weight, rigid and insulates the system from heat
One piece caliper is incredibly rigid and has a lightweight aluminum banjo for universal fit
Higher Power hose (compares to Saint SM-BH80)
One-way bleeding and improved oil routing through the caliper results in higher integrity and quicker bleeds
Al back plate with resin or Ti back plate with metal compound brake pads offer the best blend of lightweight and tunable braking power
Ispec compatible

Weight: 190g (Resin pads model) 220g (Metal pads)

Japan Retail price 11.130 yen (see cross rate here)

Compatible with Shimano Brake Levers: BL-M985, BL-M988, BL-M810.

Compatible with Shimano hose: SM-BH80, SM-BH90-SB, SM-BH83

Shimano XTR BL-M988 (AM) Disc Brake Levers Compatibility

BL-M988 (AM) Disc Brake Levers

New Servo Wave mechanism with shorter stroke for 25% higher lever input
• Less free stroke for more aggressive riding
• Reach adjust and free stroke adjust
• 14mm wide brake lever with ergonomic pivot and anti-slip dimples on the surface
• I-Spec compatible

Weight: 196g
Japan Retail price 21.659 yen (see cross rate here)

Compatible with Shimano Brake Levers: BR-M985, BR-M988, BR-M810

Compatible with Shimano hose: SM-BH80, SM-BH90-SB, SM-BH83

Shimano XTR Disc brake SM-RT98 Ice-Tec Center Lock rotor Compatibility

Shimano XTR Disc brake SM-RT98 Ice-Tec Center Lock rotor

SM-RT98SS Ice-Tec Center Lock rotor 140mm (rear only)
SM-RT98S Ice-Tec Center Lock rotor 160mm
SM-RT98M Ice-Tec Center Lock rotor 180mm
SM-RT98L Ice-Tec Center Lock rotor 203mm
• Ice-Tec for consistent braking performance
• 3 layer sandwich structure: aluminum core sandwiched in stainless steel
• Aluminum core dissipates heat faster
• Excellent mud shedding design for longer rotor and pad life.
Weight: L: 183g / M: 130g / S: 126 / SS: 101g

For installation a HG cassette lockring tool like TL-LR15 is required.

Japan Retail price 5.603 (L) / 5.205 (M) / 4.812 (S/ SS) yen (see cross rate here)

Will works with all Shimano Hydraulic disc brake calipers, will fit any hubs that features Center-Lock disc mount.