ShimanoDeore M6120 4-Piston
No RRP published on the accessible Shimano spec site
- Pistons
- 4 (ceramic)
- Rotor sizes
- 140 / 160 / 180 / 200 / 203 / 220 mm
- Fluid
- SHIMANO Mineral
- Mount
- Post mount
- Lever
- BL-M6100, tool reach adjust
Overview
Deore M6120 4-Piston: 4-piston hydraulic disc brake (BR-M6120 caliper, BL-M6100 lever) for 140 / 160 / 180 / 200 / 203 / 220 mm rotors.
The Deore M6120 4-Piston is a 4-piston hydraulic disc brake from the Deore family, pairing the BR-M6120 post mount caliper with the BL-M6100 lever. Shimano lists it for 140 / 160 / 180 / 200 / 203 / 220 mm rotors and it runs on SHIMANO Mineral.
The caliper uses ceramic pistons in an aluminum body, with D03S-RX Resin (w/o fin) pads as standard. It is the four-piston brake of the Deore M6100 series.
- 4-piston post mount caliper
- Rotor sizes 140 / 160 / 180 / 200 / 203 / 220 mm
- SHIMANO Mineral
- BL-M6100 lever with tool-adjustable reach
- Listed in Shimano's EP6 MTB e-bike system line-up chart (with BL-M6100)
Gallery
Full specifications
Caliper (BR-M6120)
- Series
- DEORE
- Model no.
- BR-M6120
- Color / 1
- Series color
- Color / 2
- Black (SHIMANO logo)
- Brake type
- Hydraulic disc brake
- Brake hose (kit)
- SM-BH90-SS
- Hose joint
- Straight
- Brake hose color (kit) / 1
- Black
- J-Kit spec (for OEM)
- Yes
- Pad / Standard 1
- D03S-RX Resin (w/o fin)
- Pad / Option 1
- D02S-MX Metal (w/o fin)
- Recommended brake lever
- BL-M6100
- Recommended disc brake rotor / w/ metal and resin pad
- SM-RT64, SM-RT66
- Recommended disc brake rotor / w/ resin pad
- SM-RT54, SM-RT56
- Compatible rotor size / 140 mm
- Yes
- Compatible rotor size / 160 mm
- Yes
- Compatible rotor size / 180 mm
- Yes
- Compatible rotor size / 200 mm
- Yes
- Compatible rotor size / 203 mm
- Yes
- Compatible rotor size / 220 mm
- Yes
- Oil
- SHIMANO Mineral
- ONE WAY BLEEDING
- Yes
- Mount type
- Post mount
- Piston
- 4
- Piston material
- Ceramic
- Caliper / Material
- Aluminum
- Caliper / Finish
- Painted
- Caliper fixing screw / Material
- Steel
- Caliper fixing screw / Tool size
- 5 mm
- Caliper fixing screw / Anti loosen method
- Snap ring
- Pad mount
- Split pin (stainless steel)
Lever (BL-M6100)
- Series
- DEORE
- Model no.
- BL-M6100
- Brake type
- Hydraulic disc brake
- Lever size (finger)
- 2
- Color / 1
- Series color
- Color / 2
- Black (SHIMANO logo)
- Brake hose (kit)
- SM-BH90-SS
- Hose joint
- Straight
- Brake hose color (kit) / 1
- Black
- J-Kit spec (for OEM)
- Yes
- SERVO WAVE
- Yes
- Reach adjust / Tool
- Yes
- Compatible shifter mount / Clamp band
- Yes
- Compatible shifter mount / I-SPEC EV
- Yes
- Clamp band / Open clamp
- Yes
- Shifter rotation angle adjust range (I-SPEC EV ; deg.)
- 10
- Recommended brake caliper
- BR-M6100, BR-M6120
- Oil
- SHIMANO Mineral
- Funnel bleeding
- Yes
- Clamp screw / Material
- Stainless steel
- Brake lever / Material
- Aluminum
- Brake lever / Finish
- Anodized
- Master cylinder / Material
- Aluminum
- Master cylinder / Finish
- Painted
General
- E-bike line-up
- Listed in Shimano's EP6 MTB e-bike system line-up chart (with BL-M6100)
Manufacturer specification — Shimano. Specs and prices can change; check with the brand or your dealer.
Shimano Deore versions compared
| Deore M6120 4-Piston | Deore M7200 12-Speed | Deore M6200 12-Speed | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — | — |
| Pistons | 4 (ceramic) | — | — |
| Rotor sizes | 140 / 160 / 180 / 200 / 203 / 220 mm | — | — |
| Fluid | SHIMANO Mineral | — | — |
| Mount | Post mount | — | — |
| Lever | BL-M6100, tool reach adjust | — | — |
| Speeds | — | 12 | 12 |
| Range | — | 10-51T | 10-51T |
| Shifting | — | Mechanical | Mechanical |
| Weight | — | 439 g | — |
| E-bike rated | — | — | — |
eMTBs that come with the Shimano Deore
Shimano Deore M6120 4-Piston: FAQ
Is the Shimano Deore M6120 4-Piston suitable for e-bikes?
Shimano does not specifically rate it for e-bikes. Check the manufacturer’s approval and your bike maker’s recommendations before fitting it to an eMTB.
What are the key specs of the Shimano Deore M6120 4-Piston?
Pistons: 4 (ceramic); Rotor sizes: 140 / 160 / 180 / 200 / 203 / 220 mm; Fluid: SHIMANO Mineral; Mount: Post mount; Lever: BL-M6100, tool reach adjust.
What other versions of the Shimano Deore are there?
Deore M7200 12-Speed, Deore M6200 12-Speed.
