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SRAM flat mount rear caliper options

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zvonler

Discussion Starter · Jan 29, 2022

I have a Turner Nitrous that came with SRAM Level TLM levers, running a Level TLM caliper on the front and an Apex flat mount caliper on the rear. I tried metallic pads but still couldn't get the power I wanted so I replaced the front brake with Code RSC lever and caliper. It's now good, but a little overmatched for the Apex caliper on the rear.

Is there a better SRAM flat mount rear caliper than the Apex, or would they all work about the same? Likewise, would I see an improvement replacing the Level TLM lever with a Code RSC lever if I kept the Apex caliper?

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slomtbr

· #2 · Jan 30, 2022

Is there room to adapt to post mount?

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zvonler

Discussion Starter · #3 · Jan 30, 2022

slomtbr said:
Is there room to adapt to post mount?

Great question. Didn't realize it might be that easy.

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slomtbr

· #4 · Jan 30, 2022 (Edited)

zvonler said:
Great question. Didn't realize it might be that easy.

Maybe even easier than that… when they're in stock, that is.
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turnerbikes

· #5 · Jan 30, 2022

In my discussions with SRAM you can Not use a Guide lever with a Level/Apex/Force/Red etc caliper. They have different ratios between lever and caliper. The Apex caliper has the same size pads and works the same as a Level caliper, just different mounting style. If you need more power try a 180 rotor and an adapter. I would be surprised if this does not lock up the rear wheel at will.