I think it doesn't help. This is what you get "Code RSC model having an additional pad contact adjustment to fine-tune the contact point".
If you feel that Code's lack the power, you might want to look at other brakes.

 

Check here for a comment on that. It's about more than just the contact point adjustment (which is in itself a big deal, IMO). I've swapped out Rs for RSCs on two bikes now, and the difference is significant.

 

If this helps, I swapped out my Guide T levers for Ultimate, and I notice a big difference.
The Ultimate is just the RSC but with carbon levers.

 

I'm swapping Rs for Ultimate Stealths today. As the link to the other discussion in the previous posts states, the upgrade is much more than contact point adjustment. I think the bearing in the lever and the sing link (more power) are the real standout benefits of the upgrade, but I'll see for myself soon enough!

 

Code R's don't have SwingLink which improves modulation and overall brake performance. Regular R's use direct lever connection to the lever piston.

 

Its been well documented that RSC lever's provide more power.

 

Sadly I see no graphs of lever pull vs piston movement and another of lever force vs piston force

 

Just a weekend warrior here... but I much prefer the RSC's over the R's. I find its more to do with the setup rather than power, since the RSC's are much easier to get just right.

 

Google says the RSC levers cost $133. If you spend $250 you can get an entire Hayes, Hope, or TRP brake. Personally, when it is time to upgrade, I would spend a little more to get something nice.

 

To your point, I just purchased Hayes Dominion A4s for $185/wheel.

 

There is absolutely a difference. I have a set of code r on one bike and rsc on the other. The r feel spongy and lack the bite the rsc have. If you swap the lever assembly the only real difference from a rsc set would be the piston material. It is worth the upgrade.


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You don't really need Code RSC levers. Just get Guide RS/RSC/Ultimate G2 RS/RSC/Ultimate or Code RSC. They're all the same.

 

Codes (at least prior to the brand new ones I haven’t touched yet) are similar to TRP Quadiem in my reckoning. When they came out, they passed as an enduro/DH brake, but now have been left in the dust a bit as far as power goes, so are great for hardcore hardtails, trail bike, etc. I picked up a set of brand new Code R’s for a song, which will do just fine on the Japhy for now. When I find a good deal on some DHR-evos or similar, I’ll move the quadiems down to the Japhy, and pass the Codes down to someone in my family/friend group that needs an upgrade.

 

SRAM are working on a new DH brake so Codes should officialy go back to the trail/enduro category.

Code RSCs are pretty damn fine and they get excellent reviews.

The main issue over at SRAM is that their line up is not very consistent where lower end groupsets or brakes are low quality trash. Code Rs brakes specced all over the place are just a spongy mess.

Then you have Shimano where Deore brakes or groupset can pretty much get the same job done as XT/XTR with very simmilar feeling, just with more weight a little less durability.

 

I swapped my levers to RSC levers to see if it would help the terrible Code R's and if it didn't help was just gonna sell them for cheap on PinkBike. They are still on my bike a year later.

 

Fun topic to review…I have a Code RSC new in the box from 10 months ago as I ride XT 8020, 8120, Level T, and Level TL for my main rides…I’ll skip the 105 road brakes. 🚴🤪 Which bike gets the good stuff? It was only a buck eighty at the time. I should have grabbed three!

 

Of course Code RSC are better than R and gives you more braking power, but they are still quite crap brakes.
There's so many new good brakes, that's why I don't recommenced just upgrade the levers.

Code's problem is you need more power to make them effective and if you ride a lot, you have to service the brake calibers often, especially the rear brake.

So for the same money you can get almost a new brake set, e.g. Hayes, TRP or Shimano XT 8120.

 

Code's problem is you need more power to make them effective and if you ride a lot, you have to service the brake calibers often, especially the rear brake.

Damn I haven't bled my codes RSC for 2 years.

 

I have 2 sets of Codes, 2 sets (now 3 actually) of RSCs, the RSCs are without doubt 'better' both in feel, power, modulation.

 

Thanks for all the replies. I'm an "all Shimano" brake guy, but would have had to wait two more weeks for the bike due to stocking issue, so thought I'd give SRAM another try, and have been a bit underwhelmed by the Code R.

Cambria has the RSC levers for a good price, so I may just give them a whirl:

SRAM Guide/Code RSC Disc Brake Lever Blade

SRAM Guide/Code RSC Disc Brake Lever Blade V2 Aluminum Lever Blade for use with SRAM Guide RSC / Code RSC Brake Levers. Brand Compatibility : SRAM Colour : Black Lever type : Left or Right Material : Aluminium

cambriabike.com

Is this a damn good deal, or am I missing something?!

 

That's just the lever. You need the whole assembly.

SRAM G2 Code RSC Brake Lever - 11.5018.046.016 | FortNine Canada

That's Canadian pricing. You can ignore that.

 

Yep, RSCs make a big difference. They have a different ratio cam for the plunger. Definitely an improvement.

 

Doesn't really answer your question, and I don't have any experience with Code R's, but I will say that ever since I swapped some MTX Red pads into my Code RSC's they've been great. If you haven't already, I'd suggest trying different pads (and/or bigger rotors) before you drop $$ on new levers.

 

The price tag on those MTX pads hurts to say the least, but they’re easily the best upgrade I’ve made for a sram brake.

 

Same prices as in 21?

 

Maybe. IIRC I really stocked up during a sale they had. Maybe a black friday thing?

But only XT because that's the only brake I had at that time.

I'll be on the lookout this fall.

 

If you look at it from this perspective, dollars spent vs. the effect of the upgrade, $60ish (with free shipping) for MTX red pads that can easily last a year it's a great value for something as important as stopping. I KNOW we've all spent more on less.

 

Reviving an older thread, but for those of you who did the swap did you use a new olive and barb? or did you just bolt on and bleed the brakes?

 

If you are reusing the same hose, there is no reason to swap olive/barb, just bleed. But you should not move olive/barb to a new hose.

To answer to the original question, i have both, r, rsc

The r are the worst brakes ever, their behavior is closer to an accelerator than to a brake. I tried everything, scientific bleeds, mtx pads, voodoo, rain dances, nothing.
Rsc are waaay better, still a crappy brake, but way better than the R, usable at least.

I just swapped both with hopes and I am a happy man now.

 

Yeah i agree... apart from the fact the Hopes are flakey and stop working randomly and the Code R and RSC are brilliant

 

Before the Mavens arrived the Codes were even good enough for the WC Downhill sharp end because they ride what their sponsors tell them to. They lack maximum power compared to others but if you put some effort into a good bleed and piston mobilisation you get a decent brake.