[BFH9]

I’m going to be replacing the brakes on my Stumpjumper between now and spring and am considering going with two piston in place of the SRAM G2’s I had on it this season. Was going to go with Shimano SLX 4 piston like I have on my SJ Evo, but then started reading about Formula Cura brakes and was intrigued. Seems they may be pretty good stoppers that would be appropriate for the SJ. Seems they have larger pistons than many other dual piston brakes. Also seems like they may be more Shimano like in feel than the Cura 4’s that sound like feel more like SRAM brakes.

So, is the accurate about the Cura brakes and are there other better dual piston brakes I should be looking at?

 

[FlaMtnBkr]

I don't have experience with any 4 piston brakes though I have some Deore that are going on a build but haven't ridden yet.

That said, the Hayes Diminion A4 are supposed to be really nice. If I weren't going for a budget build they would have been what I went with.

After looking at the Shimano 4 piston brakes, the Deore, SLX, and XT look like they should all function the same. You just get less weight, better looks, and some minor features as you go up in series. The Deore don't have the quick reach adjust but can be changed with an allen. They also use a cotter pin instead of a screw for the pad retention and the hose screws in and doesn't have a banjo fitting where the angle can be adjusted. But the actual function should be the same so just thought I'd throw that out there.

You also didn't mention budget but the Dominion A4 look to be about $40 more per wheel than the Cura 4. I got both front and rear Deore 4 piston for the price of a set for one wheel of the Dominion A4 and since I was trying to keep the price down on this build so I couldn't justify double the price this go round.

 

[Ben39]

The Cura 2p are really good. My friend runs them on his bike snd is really happy.

 

[SB Trails]

I just installed A4's.. really like them... they make a a2 brake also..worth a look..

 

[mfa81]

Incas 2.0 with a 3mm rear rotor seems a good 2 piston caliper option, haven’t used one so cant really comment. Expensive but not trickstuff expensive and available at some shops in the usa


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[Sparticus]

One of my bikes still has Shimano XTR 2-pot brakes and I'm happy with them. I've owned them 4 years, they're still going strong.

That said, during the same period I've owned Shimano SLX 2-pots and can't detect any difference in performance from the XTRs.

BUT... after going to Shimano 4-pot brakes, I'll never buy a different brake. One of my bikes has Deore 4-pots with 203mm rotors and another has Saints with 220mm rotors. Holy smoke -- this is what braking ought to feel like. Absolutely amazing.
=sParty

 

[edubfromktown]

9020 Shimano XTR brakes are awesome. I have two sets of them. I also have a mix of SRAM ones too that also do fine other than turkey gobble for longer periods of time after splashing through a water crossing.

 

[TheBossOfBread]

I haven't got any experience, but from what i've been reading curas full stop. They are more powerful than other 4 pot brakes and have a load of modulation and a buttery smooth lever, oh and they look badass