Shimano XTR M988 Trail Pre-Bled Disc Brake
The new XTR Trail lever delivers big power. As the first XTR lever equipped with Servo-Wave, riders can precisely control 25 percent more power with highly-adjustable and responsive one-finger braking.
| Model Number | BR-M988 |
| Series | XTR |
| Brake Type | Hydraulic Disc |
| Compatible Brake Lever | BL-M985/M988 |
| Position | Front, Rear |
| Hose/Cable Length | Front: 970mm, Rear: 1670mm |
| Brake Hose Type | SM-BH90-SB |
| Caliper/Lever Mount Type | Post Mount |
| Caliper/Lever Material | Aluminum |
| Caliper/Lever Finish | Anodized |
| Piston Type | Opposed 2-piston |
| Weight | 258g (average per wheel) |
| Warranty | 3 year Manufacturer's Warranty |
I went from a dual piston caliper from a different manufacturer to the single piston XTR and somehow my stopping power is greater. Two is not always better than one. I bought I-spec brackets to mount my XTR shifters to them. They look and work great together. They come pre-bleed but I shortened the lines and bleed then. It was easy. I have the older XTR brakes and they were easier to line up the caliper to the rotor then these. But the stopping power of this new generation is greater. I have several bikes with different brand brakes. I will only buy Shimano from here on out.