Ask a Mechanic: Cascade Components Slab Brake Caliper Install and Overview

On this episode of Ask a Mechanic, Cody walks us through a step by step installation of Cascade Components new ultra powerful Slab brake caliper.
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More info on these Calipers and other Cascade products can be found here, cascadecomponents.bike/produc...
Specs as posted by Cascade Components:
-13% power increase for Shimano Saint, Zee, XTR, XT, XT, SLX, and Deore 4 piston brakes (current models). Keep in mind since this is not changing the master cylinder this is relative to the brakes in their stock form. Deore and Saint don't become the same.
-13% power increase for TRP DH-R Evo.
-20% power increase for Sram DB8.
-Aflas seals, 250°C max temp, compatible with mineral oil and DOT
-18mm and 16mm phenolic pistons
-Pistons and hardware come installed, pads not included
-Available in black, purple, and silver (clear ano)
-CNC’d out of 6061-T6 Aluminum
-Designed, machined, and assembled in Everett, Washington USA
-Weight: 115g dry without pads
Video produced by ‪@roomforcreamfilms‬

[@Myke_Juliet]

Have you noticed that brand new calipers need the pistons worked? my levers are still squishy and no bubbles are coming out. Thanks

[@SCRAPSTrash]

How do these calipers preform?? I've been considering them

[@andrewfife8437]

I've got a lot of time on them. Mixed feelings. Super strong, look awesome. The pistons have to get a little love to come out evenly and the lever feel is a little more mushy. Not bad, just different. Seems stronger than XT 4 that I swapped with.

[@rocco.mbb.zoccoli]

Sterile…? 🤨

[@artscyclery875]

Yea, it is important the syringe is free of contaminants. Especially since the bleeding edge tool is often used with DOT fluid.