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Trail-ready control and power in the DEORE XT M8220 Brake Upgrade Kit
What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:
"I put the M8220 brake upgrade kit on my trail bike and it was a total game changer. The 4-piston power is unreal, and the modulation from the BL-M8200 levers is smooth and consistent. The new pad design solved the annoying rattle too—super quiet and locked-in feel. Zero regrets with this upgrade."
When terrain gets steeper, trails get rougher, and speed picks up, we count on the DEORE XT M8220 Brake Upgrade Kit to give us the confidence and control to keep pushing. Designed for trail and enduro riders who demand strong, consistent braking, this complete kit pairs Shimano’s powerful BR-M8220 4-piston calipers with their refined BL-M8200 levers for a full-system upgrade that doesn’t miss a detail.
The 4-piston calipers deliver downhill-level braking force and modulation, while low-viscosity mineral oil ensures performance stays consistent across long descents and extreme temperatures. The levers’ SERVO WAVE cam delivers fast engagement and precise control, with tool-free reach adjust to fine-tune fit. With a rattle-free pad and mount design, the M8220 kit adds silence and performance in one simple, trail-proven package.
Details
- Complete front and rear brake set designed for trail and enduro riding
- Includes BL-M8200 levers and BR-M8220 4-piston calipers, pre-bled with hoses
- Four-piston caliper delivers increased braking power and heat control
- Low-viscosity mineral oil keeps performance consistent in all temperatures
- Revised pad and oval mount reduce vibration and eliminate brake rattle
- SERVO WAVE lever action improves modulation and power delivery
- Reach-adjust levers accommodate a wide range of rider fit preferences
- Compatible with Shimano RT-series rotors (sold separately)
- Item #SHIU1Q3
- Lever
- BL-M8200 with SERVO WAVE
- Lever Adjustability
- reach
- Actuation
- hydraulic
- Caliper
- BR-M8220 4-piston
- Mount Type
- post
- Fluid
- Shimano low-viscosity mineral oil
- Rotor Size
- 160–203mm
- Rotor Attachment
- 6-bolt, centerlock
- Compatibility
- Shimano MM8200 disc brake systems, Shimano RT-series rotors
- Activity
- enduro, trail, downhill
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 2 years
100+ Years in the Making
Founded in Japan in 1921, Shimano has spent over a century earning the trust of riders at every level. Their precision engineering and relentless drive to innovate have made Shimano components a fixture on trails and roads worldwide.