{"product_id":"shimano-brake-disc-blmt501-l-front-1000mm","title":"Shimano Brake Hydraulic Lever Bl-Mt501\/Br-Mt520 Front 1000Mm","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"233\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-end=\"74\" data-start=\"4\"\u003eShimano BL-MT501 \/ BR-MT520 Left Hydraulic Brake Set (1000mm hose)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong data-end=\"131\" data-start=\"80\"\u003emid-range MTB hydraulic disc brake system combo\u003c\/strong\u003e, pairing a Shimano brake lever with a powerful 4-piston caliper designed for trail and enduro riding.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"297\" data-start=\"235\"\u003eShimano BL-MT501 \/ BR-MT520 Left Hydraulic Disc Brake (1000mm)\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"359\" data-section-id=\"i0zii0\" data-start=\"346\"\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"368\" data-start=\"360\"\u003eThis is:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"566\" data-start=\"369\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"421\" data-section-id=\"hj2v1t\" data-start=\"369\"\u003ea \u003cstrong data-end=\"419\" data-start=\"373\"\u003eleft-hand hydraulic brake lever (BL-MT501)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"467\" data-section-id=\"mm95x1\" data-start=\"422\"\u003epaired with a \u003cstrong data-end=\"467\" data-start=\"438\"\u003eBR-MT520 4-piston caliper\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"566\" data-section-id=\"590zt5\" data-start=\"468\"\u003esupplied with a \u003cstrong data-end=\"566\" data-start=\"486\"\u003e1000mm hydraulic hose (typically front brake length or rear on small frames)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"591\" data-start=\"568\"\u003eIt is commonly used as:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"695\" data-start=\"592\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"648\" data-section-id=\"12shd1n\" data-start=\"592\"\u003ea \u003cstrong data-end=\"646\" data-start=\"596\"\u003efront brake setup (left lever in most regions)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"695\" data-section-id=\"10cr23h\" data-start=\"649\"\u003eor part of a full MT520 brake system upgrade\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"700\" data-start=\"697\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"717\" data-section-id=\"t4ytit\" data-start=\"702\"\u003eKey features\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"750\" data-section-id=\"15rpvbm\" data-start=\"719\"\u003e4-piston caliper (BR-MT520)\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"910\" data-start=\"751\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"787\" data-section-id=\"1n4w9jx\" data-start=\"751\"\u003estrong braking power for MTB use\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"836\" data-section-id=\"9eskye\" data-start=\"788\"\u003ebetter heat management than 2-piston systems\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"874\" data-section-id=\"1dua2cn\" data-start=\"837\"\u003eimproved control on long descents\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"910\" data-section-id=\"4y0wax\" data-start=\"875\"\u003emore consistent bite under load\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"915\" data-start=\"912\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"932\" data-section-id=\"1b0ecj\" data-start=\"917\"\u003eMT501 lever\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1119\" data-start=\"933\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"973\" data-section-id=\"1w98531\" data-start=\"933\"\u003eShimano hydraulic mineral oil system\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1008\" data-section-id=\"ms5rqr\" data-start=\"974\"\u003esmooth, predictable lever feel\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1084\" data-section-id=\"16pd0hi\" data-start=\"1009\"\u003ecompatible with Servo Wave-style braking systems (depending on pairing)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1119\" data-section-id=\"d034lw\" data-start=\"1085\"\u003edesigned for XC → trail riding\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"1124\" data-start=\"1121\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1141\" data-section-id=\"115nnhy\" data-start=\"1126\"\u003e1000mm hose\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1329\" data-start=\"1142\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1180\" data-section-id=\"fz4muf\" data-start=\"1142\"\u003epre-bled hose length for MTB setup\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1273\" data-section-id=\"41o24f\" data-start=\"1181\"\u003etypically used for:\r\n\t\u003cul data-end=\"1273\" data-start=\"1205\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"1234\" data-section-id=\"10gfwo4\" data-start=\"1205\"\u003efront brake on most bikes\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"1273\" data-section-id=\"110zssa\" data-start=\"1237\"\u003eor rear brake on small\/XS frames\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1329\" data-section-id=\"q577ij\" data-start=\"1274\"\u003emay need shortening and re-bleeding for correct fit\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"1334\" data-start=\"1331\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1348\" data-section-id=\"ocxqwl\" data-start=\"1336\"\u003eRide feel\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1563\" data-start=\"1349\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1394\" data-section-id=\"11u23fz\" data-start=\"1349\"\u003estrong initial bite from 4-piston caliper\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1445\" data-section-id=\"1ie11d2\" data-start=\"1395\"\u003every good modulation (not just on\/off braking)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1492\" data-section-id=\"ja7xww\" data-start=\"1446\"\u003estable braking performance on rough trails\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1563\" data-section-id=\"1f9y9pt\" data-start=\"1493\"\u003econfident downhill control compared to entry-level 2-piston brakes\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"1568\" data-start=\"1565\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1588\" data-section-id=\"1hx3z6s\" data-start=\"1570\"\u003eBest suited for\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1786\" data-start=\"1589\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1621\" data-section-id=\"1lg7v1t\" data-start=\"1589\"\u003eXC and trail mountain biking\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1677\" data-section-id=\"7lwkfl\" data-start=\"1622\"\u003eaggressive riding upgrades from MT200\/MT400 systems\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1727\" data-section-id=\"m8siit\" data-start=\"1678\"\u003eriders needing more braking power and control\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1786\" data-section-id=\"z88tpy\" data-start=\"1728\"\u003ee-MTB or heavier riders (depending on full system setup)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"1791\" data-start=\"1788\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1800\" data-section-id=\"1xwciez\" data-start=\"1793\"\u003ePros\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"2022\" data-start=\"1801\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1858\" data-section-id=\"6iihmv\" data-start=\"1801\"\u003esignificantly more braking power than 2-piston setups\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1888\" data-section-id=\"157jtef\" data-start=\"1859\"\u003eexcellent heat resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1922\" data-section-id=\"d0r7u\" data-start=\"1889\"\u003esmooth Shimano hydraulic feel\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1972\" data-section-id=\"tk7033\" data-start=\"1923\"\u003ereliable, easy-to-maintain mineral oil system\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2022\" data-section-id=\"15xhx6c\" data-start=\"1973\"\u003egood upgrade path for MTB braking performance\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"2027\" data-start=\"2024\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2042\" data-section-id=\"1f14pki\" data-start=\"2029\"\u003eTrade-offs\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"2241\" data-start=\"2043\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2078\" data-section-id=\"q2ol5o\" data-start=\"2043\"\u003eheavier than entry-level brakes\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2115\" data-section-id=\"1ch5tq9\" data-start=\"2079\"\u003enot as refined as XT\/XTR systems\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2182\" data-section-id=\"h59aan\" data-start=\"2116\"\u003erequires correct setup (hose cut + bleed for best performance)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2241\" data-section-id=\"1oeuxe9\" data-start=\"2183\"\u003e4-piston caliper may feel “overkill” for casual riding\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"2246\" data-start=\"2243\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2262\" data-section-id=\"1msgxz8\" data-start=\"2248\"\u003eBottom line\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"297\" data-start=\"235\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"2505\" data-start=\"2263\"\u003eThe Shimano BL-MT501 \/ BR-MT520 (1000mm) is a \u003cstrong data-end=\"2362\" data-start=\"2309\"\u003estrong, mid-range 4-piston hydraulic brake system\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering excellent stopping power and control for trail and aggressive MTB riding, making it a solid upgrade over basic Shimano brake setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"Shimano","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44932571791582,"sku":"MT501EJLFPRA10","price":2760.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1242\/8790\/files\/14947_271029-00-d-542015.jpg?v=1750177873","url":"https:\/\/onlino-bicycle-shopco.shop\/products\/shimano-brake-disc-blmt501-l-front-1000mm","provider":"Online Bicycle Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}