frontpagefoofurrah posted Sep 21, 2025 11:27 AM
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frontpagefoofurrah posted Sep 21, 2025 11:27 AM
SRAM: Level TLM Brake (Front or Rear) $35, Level 2 Piston TLM Brake (Rear)
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You also call them "low end" which I don't think is fair. the TLM seem to be solid mid-tier brakes, certainly based on original MSRP. The Level line had a Level, Level-T, Level-TL, Level TLM, and Level Ultimate. The difference between the ultimate and TLM is the addition of carbon fiber and titanium on the ultimate. The T version would be low end...
I suppose they are "low end" in so far as they are only two piston, but that's all some people need; these are brakes for XC, not downhill. Probably not an upgrade, unless someone has the base or Level-T and wants something slightly better from that. Or, if you are upgrading from cable actuated disc brakes, then it would likely be an upgrade in most cases. there's also a Guide-T available from Jenson which is four piston. The Guide-T is low end entry level but they likely have better stopping power.
Warning to potential buyers if upgrading from cable-actuated... you will also need a clamp to attach these to your handlbars, so plan on spending another 2x$20 for that... so now we are looking at $100 for the clamps, levers, and calipers.. plus you'll still need the olives/ferrules according to the product listing but one of the reviews said they were included despite that.
I'm tempted, honestly. It would be on an urban commuter so the 2 piston is sufficient. It would be a nice upgrade over my Tektro cable actuated brakes... but then I probably need new rotors too(?). Plus, I'm not a huge fan of SRAM using DOT fluid instead of mineral oil and would prefer to not be using both systems on my bikes since you don't want to cross contaminate those fluids.
Design is dated.. depending on if these are the originals, then they are almost a decade old or the B1 revision in which case they are about five years old. I can't tell from the listing which these are. The negative reviews seem to be focused on degrading performance as the pad wears until you replace them (not as bad with metallic pads, apparently). Full MSRP seems overblown for an OE grey market product not in retail packaging and they do seem a bit overpriced, at full price, for a two piston design. But at the current price, they seem a solid enough option for most people.
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looks like they are all rear brakes.
i checked the other items and i think its not going to happen if you want a matching set of front and rear brakes.
looks like they are all rear brakes.
i checked the other items and i think its not going to happen if you want a matching set of front and rear brakes.
I've been considering upgrading the brakes on my ebike but I'll have to bypass the factory brake cutoffs switches.
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Keep note it clams to not include the clamps so you'll have to purchase the sram clamp pieces separately which aren't particularly cheap all things considered.
to me, a set would be front and rear brakes.looks like they are all rear brakes.i checked the other items and i think its not going to happen if you want a matching set of front and rear brakes.
Still see front available under the link for organic pads.
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You also call them "low end" which I don't think is fair. the TLM seem to be solid mid-tier brakes, certainly based on original MSRP. The Level line had a Level, Level-T, Level-TL, Level TLM, and Level Ultimate. The difference between the ultimate and TLM is the addition of carbon fiber and titanium on the ultimate. The T version would be low end...
I suppose they are "low end" in so far as they are only two piston, but that's all some people need; these are brakes for XC, not downhill. Probably not an upgrade, unless someone has the base or Level-T and wants something slightly better from that. Or, if you are upgrading from cable actuated disc brakes, then it would likely be an upgrade in most cases. there's also a Guide-T available from Jenson which is four piston. The Guide-T is low end entry level but they likely have better stopping power.
Warning to potential buyers if upgrading from cable-actuated... you will also need a clamp to attach these to your handlbars, so plan on spending another 2x$20 for that... so now we are looking at $100 for the clamps, levers, and calipers.. plus you'll still need the olives/ferrules according to the product listing but one of the reviews said they were included despite that.
I'm tempted, honestly. It would be on an urban commuter so the 2 piston is sufficient. It would be a nice upgrade over my Tektro cable actuated brakes... but then I probably need new rotors too(?). Plus, I'm not a huge fan of SRAM using DOT fluid instead of mineral oil and would prefer to not be using both systems on my bikes since you don't want to cross contaminate those fluids.
Design is dated.. depending on if these are the originals, then they are almost a decade old or the B1 revision in which case they are about five years old. I can't tell from the listing which these are. The negative reviews seem to be focused on degrading performance as the pad wears until you replace them (not as bad with metallic pads, apparently). Full MSRP seems overblown for an OE grey market product not in retail packaging and they do seem a bit overpriced, at full price, for a two piston design. But at the current price, they seem a solid enough option for most people.
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