For experienced mountain bikers, the choice of braking system is just as critical as the choice of bike itself because it is a technical tool that improves interaction with the terrain and the bike's response in the most critical situations.

00:00 Intro
01:46 Formula Cura4
02:45 Hayes Dominion A4
03:50 Hope Tech 4 V4
05:18 Magura MT7 Pro
06:40 Shimano XTR (M9120)
08:49 Sram Code Stealth Ultimate
11:00 Trickstuff Direttissima
12:55 TRP DHR Evo
14:57 Classification

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Brakes taken into consideration are: Formula Cura4, Hayes Dominion A4, Hope Tech 4 V4, Magura MT7 Pro, Shimano XTR, Sram Code Stealth Ultimate, Trickstuff Direttissima and TRP DHR Evo
The test was carried out by a wellknown Germanlanguage MTB magazine, the link to which you will find in the description, where they tested the different systems on different MTBs over the course of an entire year. The system's weight, braking power, braking stability under heat, dosability and ergonomics were evaluated.
In the video, recommendations are also made regarding the various declarations and pads available and which ones are best.

And we start with the Cura 4 brakes from the Italian company FORMULA. The brakes are the largest on the market with an impressive 18mm diameter. Consequently, the pads are very large and provide considerable friction. There are 2 pads available with an organic or metallic compound, where the organic one provides better braking action.

Hayes(Heis) Dominion A4 US brakes are famous for their incredible durability. Although Hayes brakes have a design that is considered retro, with the Dominion series they have managed to regain the top spot after a few difficult years.

The British HOPE Tech 4 V4 brakes offer power and style. The Tech 4 V4s are designed with different sized pistons to offer more braking power and better modulation.
The discs are first heated by two 16mm pistons and then gripped by two 18mm pistons. Hope uses most of the pads from Spain's Galfer.

The German MAGURA MT7 Pro brakes are a classic in the brake world, not for nothing are they used by superstars such as Fabio Wibmer, Danny MacAskill and Loïc Bruni. Magura offers three types of pads, all organic and all divided into two parts: Sport, Performance and Race. The Performance pads have proven to be the best in terms of power, dosability and durability, while the Race pads are more aggressive but wear out slightly faster.

The Japanese SHIMANO XTR (M9120), above the XTR Trail tested, would be the Saint version, but the testers claim that both models offer the same braking force.
While the XTR groupset was once only associated with XC, the cryptic abbreviations BLM9120 (lever) and BRM9120 (caliper) characterise a 4piston brake, which is also used with great success by many stars in the world of enduro and DH racing.

The American SRAM Code Stealth Ultimate was considered a real milestone years ago, but over time it has been overtaken to some extent by the competition and in fact the new SRAM Maven were recently introduced, but could not be considered for this test because they are too recent.
The Tails are probably the most premounted brakes on enduro bikes. The package is balanced with good feel and the design has recently been updated to offer a cleaner, neater look.

The German Trickstuff Direttissima brakes are well known for their braking power, design and technology. The Direttissima use pads that have the same shape as the Sram Guide/G2 pads, the smallest in the test. The Power model is supplied as standard and offers excellent modulation with average wear. In addition to these there are also Standard and Power Plus pads, all organic.

The Taiwanese TRP DHR Evo, also well known for its unstoppable braking power. TRP is the luxury brand of Tektro, which is probably the largest brake manufacturer in the world. Since Tektro brakes are mainly found on 'massproduced bicycles' from Decathlon, a cheap image of dubious quality is associated with them.

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