My son is riding a '08 Stumpjumper and I have a love/hate relationship with the Juicy 5's with some semi metallic pads. aka I love to hate them. Over the years they just don't retract enough any more so I can't get them from rubbing. Looking at replacing them with a budget option. He rides mostly XC though we will hit some short enduro lines. My only budget Shimano brake experience with Shimano is with the MT200 series and some MT395s. Honestly couldn't tell the difference between the two of them in operation.
Looking around I see MT200, MT400s, MT500, and then 6000/6100's. (2 piston versions not 4 piston) I know stepping up to the 6xxx means l take the finned brake pads and ability to remove the pads from the outside instead of just the inside, I-spec, and servo wave. What I don't know is the difference between the 200, 400, and 500 levels. Anyone have any insight as to how the 200/400/500 levels compare to each other? Shimano's web page isn't very clear as to the differences. Hoping some people with first hand knowledge could share some experience how the 3 budget brakes compare. Is there an noticeable power/modulation/performance benefit between the 3? Maybe there is a better alternative in the $100 +/- $50 range?
Looking around I see MT200, MT400s, MT500, and then 6000/6100's. (2 piston versions not 4 piston) I know stepping up to the 6xxx means l take the finned brake pads and ability to remove the pads from the outside instead of just the inside, I-spec, and servo wave. What I don't know is the difference between the 200, 400, and 500 levels. Anyone have any insight as to how the 200/400/500 levels compare to each other? Shimano's web page isn't very clear as to the differences. Hoping some people with first hand knowledge could share some experience how the 3 budget brakes compare. Is there an noticeable power/modulation/performance benefit between the 3? Maybe there is a better alternative in the $100 +/- $50 range?
