{"product_id":"shimano-bl-mt401-brake-lever-left","title":"Shimano Brake Lever BLMT401 Left","description":"The \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003eShimano BL-MT401 Left Brake Lever\u003c\/span\u003e is a 2-finger hydraulic disc brake lever designed for entry-level to mid-range MTB and trekking bikes, offering reliable braking performance with Shimano’s simple and durable mineral-oil system.\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"294\" data-section-id=\"qxmwqz\" data-start=\"280\"\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"303\" data-start=\"295\"\u003eThis is:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"439\" data-start=\"304\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"343\" data-section-id=\"1xv54vy\" data-start=\"304\"\u003ea \u003cstrong data-end=\"343\" data-start=\"308\"\u003eleft-hand hydraulic brake lever\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"392\" data-section-id=\"gk60qz\" data-start=\"344\"\u003epart of Shimano’s \u003cstrong data-end=\"392\" data-start=\"364\"\u003eMT401 MTB braking system\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"439\" data-section-id=\"1gzwkj\" data-start=\"393\"\u003edesigned for \u003cstrong data-end=\"439\" data-start=\"408\"\u003e2-finger control ergonomics\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"504\" data-start=\"441\"\u003eIt is typically paired with Shimano MT400\/MT410\/MT420 calipers.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"522\" data-section-id=\"16zyfva\" data-start=\"506\"\u003eKey features\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1164\" data-start=\"524\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"654\" data-section-id=\"55p3ve\" data-start=\"524\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"554\" data-start=\"526\"\u003e2-finger ergonomic lever\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tDesigned for:\r\n\t\u003cul data-end=\"654\" data-start=\"573\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"597\" data-section-id=\"rea7bs\" data-start=\"573\"\u003estable braking control\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"624\" data-section-id=\"1oikzjx\" data-start=\"600\"\u003epredictable lever feel\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"654\" data-section-id=\"1xpk90f\" data-start=\"627\"\u003ecomfort on long MTB rides\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"835\" data-section-id=\"15gvtsl\" data-start=\"656\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"696\" data-start=\"658\"\u003eHydraulic disc brake compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tUses Shimano mineral oil systems for:\r\n\t\u003cul data-end=\"835\" data-start=\"739\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"761\" data-section-id=\"7acjin\" data-start=\"739\"\u003esmooth braking power\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"781\" data-section-id=\"1s05s69\" data-start=\"764\"\u003elow maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"835\" data-section-id=\"6xyih9\" data-start=\"784\"\u003econsistent performance in wet or muddy conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"946\" data-section-id=\"2ig667\" data-start=\"837\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"859\" data-start=\"839\"\u003eReach adjustment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tAllows you to fine-tune how close the lever sits to the handlebar (tool-adjustable).\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1051\" data-section-id=\"9bavug\" data-start=\"948\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"977\" data-start=\"950\"\u003eOne-way bleeding system\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tMakes maintenance easier and cleaner compared to older Shimano systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1164\" data-section-id=\"1tfn5hd\" data-start=\"1053\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1089\" data-start=\"1055\"\u003eEntry-level reliability design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tBuilt for:\r\n\t\u003cul data-end=\"1164\" data-start=\"1105\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"1115\" data-section-id=\"1ga5vhh\" data-start=\"1105\"\u003eXC bikes\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"1131\" data-section-id=\"75pq64\" data-start=\"1118\"\u003etrail bikes\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"1164\" data-section-id=\"1w49f0f\" data-start=\"1134\"\u003ecommuters and trekking bikes\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1179\" data-section-id=\"16d2o6u\" data-start=\"1166\"\u003eRide feel\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"1202\" data-start=\"1180\"\u003eThe MT401 lever gives:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1412\" data-start=\"1203\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1237\" data-section-id=\"z9lrmz\" data-start=\"1203\"\u003esolid, predictable braking power\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1282\" data-section-id=\"17n0g4h\" data-start=\"1238\"\u003egood modulation (control of braking force)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1328\" data-section-id=\"l45d8x\" data-start=\"1283\"\u003ereliable performance even in wet conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1412\" data-section-id=\"cqfcre\" data-start=\"1329\"\u003eslightly less refinement than higher-end Deore\/SLX\/XT levers, but very dependable\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1437\" data-section-id=\"1r1a31n\" data-start=\"1414\"\u003eCompatibility notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"1463\" data-start=\"1438\"\u003eIt is commonly used with:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1570\" data-start=\"1464\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1507\" data-section-id=\"dquwuv\" data-start=\"1464\"\u003eShimano BR-MT400 \/ MT410 \/ MT420 calipers\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1570\" data-section-id=\"jjty8s\" data-start=\"1508\"\u003eShimano mineral oil brake hoses (BH59 system on many setups)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1594\" data-section-id=\"4i99em\" data-start=\"1572\"\u003eWhere it fits best\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1702\" data-start=\"1595\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1614\" data-section-id=\"1ni7s0e\" data-start=\"1595\"\u003eXC mountain bikes\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1640\" data-section-id=\"qq1tv7\" data-start=\"1615\"\u003eEntry-level trail bikes\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1668\" data-section-id=\"1q6gkp4\" data-start=\"1641\"\u003eCommuter \/ trekking bikes\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1702\" data-section-id=\"1g9ls6c\" data-start=\"1669\"\u003eBudget hydraulic brake upgrades\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1712\" data-section-id=\"yntdlk\" data-start=\"1704\"\u003ePros\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1890\" data-start=\"1713\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1751\" data-section-id=\"12z1pje\" data-start=\"1713\"\u003eAffordable Shimano hydraulic braking\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1777\" data-section-id=\"5uzsse\" data-start=\"1752\"\u003eEasy maintenance system\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1803\" data-section-id=\"1qrsd2j\" data-start=\"1778\"\u003eComfortable lever shape\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1836\" data-section-id=\"167rpfb\" data-start=\"1804\"\u003eStrong all-weather performance\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1890\" data-section-id=\"1v382w5\" data-start=\"1837\"\u003eWidely compatible with Shimano entry-level calipers\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1906\" data-section-id=\"47xg0h\" data-start=\"1892\"\u003eTrade-offs\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"2054\" data-start=\"1907\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1958\" data-section-id=\"z1smri\" data-start=\"1907\"\u003eNot as powerful or refined as Deore\/SLX\/XT levers\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1999\" data-section-id=\"1rb8tr9\" data-start=\"1959\"\u003eTool-based (not tool-free) adjustments\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2054\" data-section-id=\"1bfzjw8\" data-start=\"2000\"\u003eBasic finish and ergonomics compared to higher tiers\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2071\" data-section-id=\"1g6g9c7\" data-start=\"2056\"\u003eBottom line\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"2283\" data-start=\"2072\"\u003eThe Shimano BL-MT401 left brake lever is a \u003cstrong data-end=\"2159\" data-start=\"2115\"\u003ereliable entry-level hydraulic MTB lever\u003c\/strong\u003e that delivers consistent braking performance, easy maintenance, and solid control for general off-road and everyday riding.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n","brand":"Shimano","offers":[{"title":"Default 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