Shimano Deore BR-MT500 2-piston hydraulic disc brakes, front and rear, with rotors

A complete 2-piston hydraulic disc brake upgrade for recreational: two pre-bled Shimano Deore assembled sets (lever, hose and caliper BR-MT500 with resin pads (no fins)) plus a pair of SM-RT54 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: Centre Lock: SM-RT54 160, 180 mm. The kit defaults to two 160 mm (SM-RT54); set that row to 0 and pick another size, or mix sizes (a larger rotor at the front is common). BR-MT500 takes 160 to 180 mm rotors.

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), Shimano mineral oil (SM-DB-OIL), a bleed kit. Add what your bike needs to the cart alongside the kit.

This kit is the Centre Lock version; the 6-bolt 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). Centre Lock rotors come with their lockring: internal-serration lockrings fit quick-release and 12 mm thru-axle hubs only (not 15 or 20 mm thru-axle forks) and take a cassette lockring tool. 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-MT500 2-piston post-mount hydraulic caliper, front and rear, resin pads (no fins)
  • BL-MT501 lever: 2-finger, SERVO WAVE, 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 160 mm SM-RT54 Centre Lock rotors included (1.75 mm thick)
  • Rotor options: Centre Lock 160, 180 mm - mix front and rear sizes
  • Rotor range for BR-MT500: 160 to 180 mm (Shimano specification)
  • 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, oil, bleed kit
  • Editable kit: deselect any part you already have; the price follows the parts you keep
Brand Shimano
Series Shimano Deore
Caliper BR-MT500, 2-piston, post-mount
Lever BL-MT501 (2-finger, SERVO WAVE, 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 (no fins)
Fluid Shimano mineral oil (SM-DB-OIL)
Rotors included 2 x SM-RT54 160 mm Centre Lock
Rotor options Centre Lock: SM-RT54 160, 180 mm
Rotor range (caliper) 160-180 mm
Lever clamp I-SPEC II
Compatible pads B03S-RX, B05S-RX
Adapters (sold separately) SM-MA90-F180P/P (a 160 mm post mount to a 180 mm rotor)
Oil (sold separately) Shimano SM-DBOIL Mineral Oil Disc Brake Fluid 500mL
Bleed kit (sold separately) EZMTB Brake Bleed Kit - Shimano Basic
SKU SHM-MT500-BRAKESET
Brand Shimano

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