Mountain bike brake cables take more abuse than road setups. The housing runs through tighter bends, gets exposed to mud and water, and deals with constant vibration from rough terrain. Shimano's Stainless Steel MTB Brake Cableset packages the cables, housing, and hardware you need for a complete front and rear brake refresh, built specifically for the demands of off-road riding.

The cables themselves use Shimano's SUS stainless steel construction with individual strands formed to have curved outer surfaces. This geometry reduces the contact area between cable and housing liner, which translates to less friction and smoother lever action over the life of the cable. You'll notice the difference most in modulation, where reduced drag lets you feather the brakes with more precision on technical descents. Stainless steel also handles moisture far better than galvanized alternatives, so you're not fighting corrosion after every wet ride or bike wash.

Cable lengths are sized for typical mountain bike routing. The 1000mm front cable handles the shorter run from lever to fork-mounted caliper, while the 2050mm rear cable gives you plenty of length for full-suspension frames and varied caliper positions. Both use the barrel-style cable ends that mountain brake levers require. The 2000mm of M-System housing should cover most frames when running full housing from lever to caliper, though larger sizes might need a bit extra for the rear run.... Read More