THE SHIMANO XT BR-M8100 IS A TWO-PISTON DISC BRAKE WITH SINTERED BRAKE PADS SPECIALLY DESIGNED FOR CROSS COUNTRY USE. THE BRAKE CALIPER FEATURES EXCELLENT BRAKE CONTROL AND A SIMPLE CONNECTION SYSTEM. THE I-SPEC EV COMPATIBLE BL-M8100 BRAKE LEVER IS MOUNTED AT AN ANGLE TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL CONTACT POINT. THIS INCREASES STIFFNESS AND PROVIDES MORE DIRECT FEEDBACK. IN ADDITION, SHIMANO SERVO WAVE INCREASES BRAKING POWER: MORE PERFORMANCE IS AVAILABLE WITH SHORTER EMPTY TRAVEL.