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SRAM Brakes

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Hi all,

I've got some Sram level brakes. Due to me being off the bike for a bit I'm a bit heavier than I normally am.

Can I put some larger calipers on to increase stopping power?


 
Posted : 21/04/2024 8:49 pm
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Yes


 
Posted : 21/04/2024 8:56 pm
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You could use bigger rotors?


 
Posted : 21/04/2024 8:56 pm
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What size are your discs? I would try going larger with them if you could.


 
Posted : 21/04/2024 8:57 pm
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To be a bit more constructive, the Guide calipers will work with the level levers.

But as others have said try upping your rotor size. If you're running 180/160 upgrade to 200 at the front and pop the 180 on the back. You'll need new post mount adaptors as well.


 
Posted : 21/04/2024 8:59 pm
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I wouldn’t mess about changing calipers only - you can often get Guide RE or Code R for £50 an end. In particular the Code R have much bigger master cylinders that manage heat better - but the RE have decent power too - although the levers aren’t as chunky.

Code R:

https://www.bike-components.de/en/SRAM/Code-R-Disc-Brake-p56587/

Guide RE:

https://www.orangebikes.com/shop/components/brakes/sram_guide_re_brakes


 
Posted : 21/04/2024 10:20 pm
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Guide RE is just a guide lever with a previous gen code caliper anyway.


 
Posted : 22/04/2024 12:59 pm