Description
Mechanical Brake Authority.
When descending steep grades on a loaded backcountry vehicle, heat management and immediate structural rigidity are vital. The Tektro MD-M280 mechanical disc brake system delivers uncompromised stop-on-demand reliability without the complexity of hydraulic lines.
Machined from premium high-grade aluminum alloy, the low-profile caliper utilizes an automatic pad-angle adjustment mechanism via floating pad geometry to maximize surface area contact. Paired with the precision-milled A-F180/R160 post-mount adapter, this configuration spaces the caliper perfectly to handle a 180mm front rotor or a 160mm rear rotor, maintaining perfect parallelism and preventing high-torque vibration.
Technical Highlights
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Monoblock Aluminum Calliper: Low-profile, single-piece structural body eliminates flexing under hard load, optimizing line-pull leverage into instant stopping force.
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A-F180/R160 Adaptability: High-tensile alloy adapter converts standard frame mounts seamlessly, properly spacing the assembly to run larger, high-heat Dissipation rotors.
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Field-Serviceable Architecture: Tool-actuated manual pad wear adjustment allows for rapid setup and easy clearance tuning in remote locations without bleeding a system.
Specifications
| Attribute | Specification |
| Brake Type | Mechanical Disc Brake (Cable Actuated) |
| Caliper Material | Die-Cast Aluminum Alloy Monoblock |
| Adapter Code | A_F180 / R160 (Post Mount to IS standard) |
| Rotor Compatibility | 180mm (Front) / 160mm (Rear) |
| Pad Compound | Highly Durable Organic/Resin Matrix |
| Mounting Hardware | High-Tensile Steel Socket Head Bolts Included |
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