SLX vs Deore Brakes

buddy_club

Hi, have an opportunity to pick up a set of SLX brakes for £20, the front brake is in great condition and excellent working order really powerful but the lever has snapped on the rear after an impact with a tree. Is it worth repairing the SLX for about £10 more than a brand new Deore (new lever and bleed) or using the front SLX and buying a brand new Deore for the rear.

Also, if I went for the latter option is there a big difference in the lever feel of the brakes? I don't think I'd get on with different shaped levers on each brake.

buddy_club

Or another option is just buy the working front for £15 and buy a brand new rear SLX brake for £45 taking overall brake cost to less than a brand new set of Deore.

The Rookie

The front is a steal for £20 whatever you do at the rear!

I'd either get a new rear lever (bought new or 'pre-loved') and fit that (bleed yourself!) or look at getting a good complete rear, whatever works out cheaper (given if you get a complete set you'll have the rear calliper as a spare!).

rockmonkeysc

The performance of SLX vs Deore is identical. The difference is SLX are a tiny bit lighter due to more expensive materials and SLX have extra lever adjustment.
I wouldn't bother to change them but maybe get them as spares for that price.

The Rookie

Saying you wouldn't bother to change them when he doesn't say what he has now seems a bit strange!

buddy_club

Im buying new brakes anyway for a build i am doing.

mike hunts alpine

I have deore on my hard detail and slx on full suss feel like the exact same brake to me, only visuly, weight difference, and reach adjustment is tool free on slx.