Shimano Xtr Br-M960 Brake, Front Or Rear?

[Guantanamo]

Going to bid on a shimano xtr br-m960 brake on ebay, just need to find out whether there are seperate front and rear brakes for this model or just one that works for both. Had a look online and can't seem to find much about it.

Thanks for your time

Adam

Edited February 23, 2010 by Guantanamo

[Revolver]

These are V-brake arms?

I think the difference is in the noodle thing, which is a small detail and something that shouldn't make too much of a difference.

[Guantanamo]

These are V-brake arms?

I think the difference is in the noodle thing, which is a small detail and something that shouldn't make too much of a difference.

That's sounds thanks. popping by on your bike tomorrow, i'll get them to confirm.

Thanks

[jt123]

A new noodle only costs 50p from halfords.

[Guantanamo]

A new noodle only costs 50p from halfords.

Yup, pretty cheep anyway

[ben_travis]

In my opinion i wouldnt waste my money on XTR v-brakes. (if you are using them for trials use). I find they create a spongy feeling at the lever, and do not have the power to hold up for trials use.

furthermore i had some that i used on my front brake that snapped on the "2nd" arm bit, then i replaced it and it did the same on the second caliper i use.

if you are thinking about them for trials use then avoid like the plague IMO. A much better brake caliper would be something like the AVID digit 5 from TartyBikes, or this shimano one here

[Al_Fel]

You can't beat SD7's they are cheap and work great.

[craigjames]

The parallel push arms on the XTR brakes have a habit of flexing and making them feel spongy and in the worse case snapping. With the noodle, its nothing to do with the noodle itself, but which side it routes from, but as said this wont make any real difference.

[jambo]

Yup listen to Mr Travis i have a pair of those xtr arms sitting it out on the shelf replaced by the much cheaper and simpler avid sd5.

[Guantanamo]

I'd seen set on ebay, that's why i was considering them figured i'd get some thing better second hand. Does every one think they're no good? they'll be going on my marino fourplay.

Thanks

[jambo]

Yeah there crap plus when using metal backings and a wide rim they didn't fit.

[Guantanamo]

Yeah there crap plus when using metal backings and a wide rim they didn't fit.

Thanks chaps, i think i'll go for the sd7 calipers then unless i come across any ultimates on ebay. Would they be any good? Some there now but in shit condition.

Cheers

Adam

[dErZ]

Well this is disheartening, I just fitted an old xtr 950 that i had lying about ...... havent had a chance to ride yet.

[Al_Fel]

Thanks chaps, i think i'll go for the sd7 calipers then unless i come across any ultimates on ebay. Would they be any good? Some there now but in shit condition.

Cheers

Adam

I found my SD7s were better than the Ultimates I had. If I were to run V's again I'd defo for for SD7's

[Luke Rainbird]

Whilst I wouldn't say my SD7s were so good as my Ultimates, they certainly weren't far off at all. Unless you get an utter bargain on some Ultimate arms the SD7s are the way to go

[Guantanamo]

Thanks for your answers lads, going with the sd7. can get them new on chain reaction for £20 at the moment. gonna order them and some kit off tartys on friday hopefully when my bursary comes through

Thanks

Adam