Riders upgrading a commuter, hybrid or entry mountain bike to hydraulic braking, or replacing a worn out MT200 rear brake.
This Shimano MT200 kit pairs the BL-MT200 left hand lever with a BR-MT200 two piston post mount caliper, set up as a rear brake. It is the brake Shimano fits to a huge range of hybrids, commuters and entry mountain bikes, and a big step up from cable discs or rim brakes.
The lever has a minimum reach of 75 mm, so smaller hands can wrap around it comfortably, and the caliper runs resin pads with generous pad clearance for less rub and rattle. Shimano mineral oil and one-way bleeding keep maintenance simple.
A left hand lever on the rear brake is the standard Australian setup, with the front brake on the right. Rotor and adaptors are sold separately.
Hydraulic feel
Light lever effort and consistent power in the wet.
Small hand friendly
Lever reach as short as 75 mm.
Easy to service
Mineral oil with one-way funnel bleeding.
Left lever, rear brake
The standard Australian brake layout.
Lever
Caliper
System
One-way bleeding
Shimano's funnel bleed pushes oil through in one direction, which makes servicing quick and clean.
Mineral oil
Shimano hydraulic brakes use mineral oil rather than DOT fluid. It is kinder to paint and skin.
Great for
Maybe not for
Rear brake with a left hand lever and a 1700 mm hose. Needs a post mount (or adaptor to your frame mount), a 6-bolt or Center Lock rotor, and a handlebar with room for the lever clamp. Rotor not included.
Hose length and bleeding
The rear hose is usually long enough for most frames, but if you shorten it you will need a new olive and insert, and a quick bleed afterwards. It is a quick job for us in the workshop if you would rather not.
Bedding in
New pads and rotors need bedding in. Do 15 to 20 firm stops from walking pace to about 25 km/h on a quiet street before relying on full power.
Components that power most of the world's bikes.
Shimano was founded in Sakai, Japan, in 1921 and has grown into the world's largest maker of bicycle components.
From entry level groupsets like Altus through to Dura-Ace and XTR, Shimano parts are found on a huge share of bikes sold worldwide.
