Shimano CUES BR-U8020 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes, front and rear, with rotors

A complete 4-piston hydraulic disc brake upgrade for trail, enduro and all-mountain riding: two pre-bled Shimano CUES assembled sets (lever, hose and caliper BR-U8020 with resin pads with cooling fins) plus a pair of SM-RT66 rotors. Each side arrives assembled, filled and bled, so it bolts on without a bleed when the hose lengths suit your bike.

Kit includes

Options

Rotor sizes: 6-bolt: SM-RT66 160, 180, 203, 220 mm. The kit defaults to two 180 mm (SM-RT66); set that row to 0 and pick another size, or mix sizes (a larger rotor at the front is common). BR-U8020 takes 160 to 220 mm rotors (Shimano also lists 140 mm, rear use only).

Fit-up parts, sold separately (linked here and shown with this kit): Shimano mount adapters (SM-MA90-F180P/P for a 160 mm post mount to a 180 mm rotor; SM-MA-F203P/P for a 160 mm post mount to a 203 mm rotor; SM-MA-F203P/PM for a 180 mm post mount to a 203 mm rotor; SM-MA-F220P/PM for a 180 mm post mount to a 220 mm rotor), spare pads (N03A-RF resin with fins; N04C-MF metal with fins), Shimano mineral oil (SM-DB-OIL), a bleed kit. Add what your bike needs to the cart alongside the kit.

This kit is the 6-bolt version; the Centre Lock version is listed separately.

Already have rotors? Untick them and the price follows the parts you keep. Every part in this kit can be deselected, so a bike that only needs one end, or already has the right rotors, is not charged for the rest.

Fitting notes

Australian convention: the right-hand lever works the front brake and the left-hand lever the rear; the sets are built that way. Most post-mount forks and frames take a 160 mm rotor directly; check your fork or frame's native size - a larger rotor needs the matching Shimano adapter only when the mount is smaller than the rotor (the matching adapters are linked above and shown with this kit). 6-bolt rotors bolt straight to a 6-bolt hub. The 1700 mm rear hose suits most frames; very large frames or high-rise bars may need a longer hose fitted and bled by a workshop. Service fluid: Shimano mineral oil (SM-DB-OIL).

Tune Cycles supplies and fits these brakes. Choose your options above; if you are unsure what your fork, frame or hubs take, ask us before you order.

Every part in this kit is covered by Shimano's manufacturer warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. Brake pads and rotors are wear items; wear from normal use, incorrect installation, crash damage or modification is not covered. For any warranty claim or support, return the part to Tune Cycles and we will handle it with Shimano.

  • BR-U8020 4-piston post-mount hydraulic caliper, front and rear, resin pads with cooling fins
  • BL-U8000 lever: 3-finger, tool-free reach adjust, I-SPEC II - right lever front, left lever rear
  • Assembled and pre-bled sets with 1000 mm (front) and 1700 mm (rear) hoses - fit without a bleed
  • Two 180 mm SM-RT66 6-bolt rotors included (1.75 mm thick)
  • Rotor options: 6-bolt 160, 180, 203, 220 mm - mix front and rear sizes
  • Rotor range for BR-U8020: 160 to 220 mm (Shimano specification) (Shimano also lists 140 mm, rear use only)
  • Hydraulic system: Shimano mineral oil (SM-DB-OIL)
  • I-SPEC II lever clamp for an integrated shifter mount
  • Sold separately, linked in the description: post-mount adapters, spare pads, oil, bleed kit
  • Editable kit: deselect any part you already have; the price follows the parts you keep
Brand Shimano
Series Shimano CUES
Caliper BR-U8020, 4-piston, post-mount
Lever BL-U8000 (3-finger, tool-free reach adjust, I-SPEC II)
Build Two assembled, pre-bled sets: front (right lever) and rear (left lever)
Hose lengths front 1000 mm, rear 1700 mm
Pads fitted resin pads with cooling fins
Fluid Shimano mineral oil (SM-DB-OIL)
Rotors included 2 x SM-RT66 180 mm 6-bolt
Rotor options 6-bolt: SM-RT66 160, 180, 203, 220 mm
Rotor range (caliper) 160-220 mm (Shimano also lists 140 mm, rear use only)
Lever clamp I-SPEC II
Compatible pads D02S-MX, D03S-RX, N03A-RF, N04C-MF, P03A-RF, P04C-MF
Weight (per component listing) caliper 117 g, lever 110 g
Adapters (sold separately) SM-MA90-F180P/P (a 160 mm post mount to a 180 mm rotor); SM-MA-F203P/P (a 160 mm post mount to a 203 mm rotor); SM-MA-F203P/PM (a 180 mm post mount to a 203 mm rotor); SM-MA-F220P/PM (a 180 mm post mount to a 220 mm rotor)
Spare pads (sold separately) N03A-RF resin with fins; N04C-MF metal with fins
Oil (sold separately) Shimano SM-DBOIL Mineral Oil Disc Brake Fluid 500mL
Bleed kit (sold separately) EZMTB Brake Bleed Kit - Shimano Basic
SKU SHM-U8020-6B-BRAKESET
Brand Shimano