Shimano Disc Brake BR-M9120 XTR (N04C Metal Pad)

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The M9120 uses a mono-body design, machined from a single cold-forged block rather than bolted together from halves. That matters because a caliper that flexes wastes lever movement, and a one-piece body maximises rigidity so more of what you do at the lever ends up at the rotor.

Inside are four ceramic pistons, chosen for heat resistance as much as power, and the whole thing carries Ice Technologies heat management. The numbers Shimano quote are worth reading: braking power, stroke and time lag all cut by 30% compared to the M9000, 10% more braking power than the M9020, and higher braking force for less input at your fingertips. The response is highly linear, which is what turns raw power into control. A low-profile four-piston body with banjo connection and internal hose routing keeps it tidy. 385 g with radiator fin.

Features:

• Mono-body design machined from a single cold forged block to maximise rigidity
• Four ceramic pistons for rider-tuned stopping power
• Ice Technologies heat management
• High-performance brake control with higher braking force for reduced input force at the fingertips
• Highly linear response, with braking power, stroke and time lag reduced by 30% compared with M9000
• 10% more braking power than the M9020
• 4-piston low-profile design
• Banjo type connection and inside hose routing
• Brake pads: N04C metal
• Mount: post mount
• Weight: 385 g with radiator fin