Description
Mechanical Brake Authority.
When descending steep grades on a loaded backcountry vehicle, thermal 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 specialized Tektro A_M180-1 (+20mm) post-mount adapter, this configuration uses a streamlined 2-bolt design to seamlessly space your caliper up to a larger 180mm rotor (from a 160mm base) or a 160mm rotor (from a 140mm base), keeping the assembly parallel to eliminate braking vibrations.
Technical Highlights
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Monoblock Aluminum Caliper: Low-profile structural body eliminates flexing under hard load, optimizing line-pull leverage into instant stopping force.
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A_M180-1 (+20mm) Overdrive Spacing: Direct inline post-mount adapter increases braking torque and surface area by adapting to larger, high-heat dissipation rotors with only two bolts.
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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 & Steel Body |
| Adapter Code | A_M180-1 / A11 (Post Mount to Post Mount) |
| Height Delta | +20mm Spacing |
| Rotor Compatibility | Converts 160mm PM to 180mm / 140mm PM to 160mm |
| Pad Compound | Highly Durable Organic/Resin Matrix |
| Mounting Hardware | High-Tensile Steel Socket Head Bolts Included |
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