Shimano CUES BR-U8020 Disc Brake w/ Metal Pad J-Kit

Shimano CUES BR-U8020 disc brake with metal pads - Four-piston model for touring and city traffic

This Shimano disc brake from the CUES series for touring and city bike use consists of the BR-U8020 4-piston brake caliper and the BL-U8000 brake lever with 3-finger lever. It comes with sintered cooling-fin brake pads included.
The BR-U8020 caliper provides reliable, finely adjustable brake control and delivers even more braking force than the two-piston version. You benefit from this especially on fast rides and downhill runs. It is made of painted aluminium and has a banjo connection for the brake hose. The brake pistons are made of heat-resistant ceramic. Thanks to the One-Way Bleeding technology, the bleeding process can be carried out cleanly, quickly and easily.
The BL-U8000 brake lever was also designed for excellently dosed, powerful braking. Ergonomics and operating comfort have been improved by moving the brake lever joint closer to the handlebars. It has a clamp that allows for the integrated mounting of a CUES I-Spec II shifter, which saves space and opens up further customisation options. The handle consists almost entirely of lightweight aluminium and is adjustable in width without tools.

Guidelines for Replacing E-bike Components:

Before you replace components on your e-bike, please read through the guidelines for component replacement for CE-marked e-bikes/pedelecs with pedal assistance.

Specifications:

Series:

CUES U8000

Application:

City & Touring

Type:

hydraulic, 4 pistons

Actuation:

mineral oil

Hose:

SM-BH90-SBM

Hose Length (Front/Rear):

1000 mm / 1700 mm

Technical Information - Caliper:

Mount:

post mount

Pads:

metal

Design:

2-piece

Calliper Material:

aluminium

Piston Material:

Ceramic

Hose Connection:

banjo

Technical Information - Lever:

Lever Length:

3-finger

Adjustment Options:

reach adjust (no tools required)

Mount:

clamp (split), I-Spec II

Design:

right (side-specific), left (side-specific)

Brake Lever Material:

aluminium

Brake Lever Housing Material:

aluminium

Hose Connection:

straight

Compatibility:

Mounting Position:

• front brake caliper: brake lever left
• rear brake caliper: brake lever right

Pads:

organic and sintered; with narrow pad shape; standard and Ice Tech brake pads

Brake Rotor:

140 mm, 160 mm, 180 mm, 203 mm, 220 mm (recommended: RT-MT800)

Shifter with clamp:

CUES SL-U8000-L, CUES-SL-U8000-R, XT SL-M8130-R, XT SL-M8100-R, SLX SL-M7100-R, Deore SL-M6100-R without gear indicator, Deore SL-M5130-R without gear indicator, Deore SL-M5100-R without gear indicator, Deore SL-M4100-R without gear indicator

Shifter with I-Spec II:

CUES SL-U8000-IL, CUES SL-U8000-IR

E-bike switch:

SW-M8150-R, SW-EM800-L, SW-E7000, SW-E6010, SW-E6000, SW-EN600-L, SW-EN600-R, SC-E5000, SC-E5003, SC-EN500

Features:

Brake Caliper:

• hydraulic four-piston model for reliable brake control in city traffic and on tour
• strong, finely adjustable braking power for increased safety downhill and at high speeds
• fast and precise installation
• simple bleeding process
• version with sintered brake pads (with cooling fins)
• painted
• steel bolts (5 mm)

Brake Lever:

• hydraulic disc brake lever with 3-finger lever for touring and city bikes
• excellently controllable, powerful braking
• optimised ergonomics and more operating comfort by moving the brake lever pivot closer to the handlebars
• adjustment knob for grip width
• funnel venting with M5 funnel
• handle housing lacquered, anodised lever
• stainless steel clamp screw

Technology:

One Way Bleeding
One Way Bleeding is a technique used on Shimano calipers that facilitates brake bleeding. The hose routing has been optimised so that no air bubbles remain in the brake calliper. In combination with the funnel, the brake can be bled cleanly and easily.

I-Spec II
I-Spec II describes a variant of the connection between the brake lever and the shift lever on MTB or, more precisely, flatbar gears from Shimano. This type of mount makes for a tidy cockpit as it reduces the number of clamps needed. On some models it is also possible to adjust the shift lever both horizontally and vertically in relation to the brake lever. Then there is 12 mm of adjustment travel in the longitudinal direction and/or up to 15° of rotation - for optimum ergonomic adaptation to your riding style, seat position and anatomy.

J-Kit
J-Kit is a simple line connection system for hydraulic brakes from Shimano, so that you can install your brakes quickly and easily. The brake hose does not come connected to the brake to facilitate routing of the hose in the frame. The brake hose is already filled with oil in the J-Kit and sealed with a thin membrane. There is a small pin in the J-Kit brake lever that pierces this diaphragm during assembly to allow oil to flow.

Manufacturer Numbers:

Front:

IU80201JLFPNA100

Rear:

IU80201JRRXNA170

Contents:

• 1 x Shimano CUES BR-U8020 + BL-U8000 disc brake, front or rear
• 1 x Shimano SM-BH90-SBM brake hose, 1000 mm (front) or 1700 mm (rear)
• 1 x pair Shimano metal brake pads
• 1 x insert
• 1 x olive
• 2 x calliper bolts
• ready for installation, filled, bleeding is recommended after installation

Order Together:

• Disc Brake Adapter

Optional accessories:

• D03S-RX Resin Pads
• N03A-RF Resin Pads with Cooling Fins
• D02S-MX Metal Linings w/o Cooling Fins