Formula Brakes T1 Disc Brake System

1/5 (1 Reviews)


Product Description

Weighing in at 335 grams, the incredible braking power and precise modulation of T1 has earned an excellent reputation worldwide and has resulted in numerous test wins. T1 sets the benchmark for AM/EN riding. New for 2013: Enhanced Caliper Technology (ECT) for higher rollback and easy installation.


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Overall Rating:1
Value Rating:1
Submitted by stmarti a Weekend Warrior

Date Reviewed: May 8, 2013

Strengths:    Looks. Long lever. Matchmaker setup. Free stroke, and other adjustments work fine.

Weaknesses:    Almost impossible to set the caliper rubbing free. This is with brand new normal rotors, two piece rotors, different pads etc. T1 has a claimed increased pad clearance over "the one", this is not true. Conical washers on the pm 160-180 adapter is a design flaw.

The front bake has a noise (only when light braking) like a junk bike with chromed steel rims. Never heard such a brake noise on different brands.

Toxic dot4 oil.




Bottom Line:   
Brake came as stock on my stumpjumper fsr29 expert. Stopping power is good, but nothing spectacular despite the big hype. Quality is average.
I not recommend this brake, I'm only using it because came with the bike, I will upgrade/downgrade to any shimano brake soon...

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Similar Products Used:   Shimano xt, dualcontrol servowave xt.

Bike Setup:   Stock 2013 specialized stumjumper fsr 29

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