ShimanoDeore XT M8220 4-Piston
No RRP published on the accessible Shimano spec site
- Pistons
- 4 (resin)
- Rotor sizes
- 160 / 180 / 200 / 203 / 220 mm
- Fluid
- SHIMANO low viscosity oil
- Mount
- Post mount
- Lever
- BL-M8200, tool-free reach adjust
- Weight
- 148 gBR-M8220, average weight per Shimano spec chart
Overview
Deore XT M8220 4-Piston: 4-piston hydraulic disc brake (BR-M8220 caliper, BL-M8200 lever) for 160 / 180 / 200 / 203 / 220 mm rotors, 148 g caliper.
The Deore XT M8220 4-Piston is a 4-piston hydraulic disc brake from the Deore Xt family, pairing the BR-M8220 post mount caliper with the BL-M8200 lever. Shimano lists it for 160 / 180 / 200 / 203 / 220 mm rotors and it runs on SHIMANO low viscosity oil.
The caliper uses resin pistons in an aluminum body, with P03A-RF Resin (w/ fin) pads as standard; average caliper weight is 148 g. It is the current-generation four-piston Deore XT brake.
- 4-piston post mount caliper
- Rotor sizes 160 / 180 / 200 / 203 / 220 mm
- SHIMANO low viscosity oil
- BL-M8200 lever with tool-free reach and free-stroke adjust
- Listed in Shimano's EP801 MTB e-bike system line-up chart (with BL-M8200)
Gallery
Full specifications
Caliper (BR-M8220)
- Series
- DEORE XT
- Model no.
- BR-M8220
- Color / 1
- Series color
- Brake type
- Hydraulic disc brake
- Brake hose (kit)
- SM-BH90-SBM
- Hose joint
- Banjo
- Brake hose color (kit) / 1
- Black
- J-Kit spec (for OEM)
- Yes
- ICE TECHNOLOGIES pad compatible caliper
- Yes
- Pad / Standard 1
- P03A-RF Resin (w/ fin)
- Pad / Standard 2
- P04C-MF Metal (w/ fin)
- Pad / Option 1
- D03S-RX Resin (w/o fin)
- Pad / Option 2
- D02S-MX Metal (w/o fin)
- Recommended brake lever
- BL-M8200
- Recommended disc brake rotor / w/ metal and resin pad
- RT-CL800, SM-RT86, RT-CL750, RT-6B750
- 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 low viscosity oil
- Mount type
- Post mount
- Piston
- 4
- Piston material
- Resin
- 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
- Pad axle
- Average weight (g)
- 148
- Average weight (g) (kit for front 800 mm, w/ pad (Standard 1), w/o adapter, w/ 2 screws)
- 310 (Front) | 330 (Rear)
Lever (BL-M8200)
- Series
- DEORE XT
- Model no.
- BL-M8200
- Brake type
- Hydraulic disc brake
- Lever size (finger)
- 2
- Color / 1
- Series color
- Brake hose (kit)
- SM-BH90-SBM
- Hose joint
- Straight
- Brake hose color (kit) / 1
- Black
- J-Kit spec (for OEM)
- Yes
- SERVO WAVE
- Yes
- Reach adjust / Toolless
- Yes
- Free stroke adjust
- 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.)
- 60
- Recommended brake caliper
- BR-M8200, BR-M8220, BR-MT805
- Oil
- SHIMANO low viscosity oil
- Funnel bleeding
- Yes
- Clamp screw / Material
- Stainless steel
- Clamp screw / Finish
- Painted
- Brake lever / Material
- Aluminum
- Brake lever / Finish
- Anodized
- Master cylinder / Material
- Aluminum
- Master cylinder / Finish
- Painted
- Average weight (g)
- 114
General
- E-bike line-up
- Listed in Shimano's EP801 MTB e-bike system line-up chart (with BL-M8200)
Manufacturer specification — Shimano. Specs and prices can change; check with the brand or your dealer.
Shimano Deore XT versions compared
| Deore XT M8220 4-Piston | Deore XT M8200 12-Speed | Deore XT M8100 12-Speed | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — | — |
| Pistons | 4 (resin) | — | — |
| Rotor sizes | 160 / 180 / 200 / 203 / 220 mm | — | — |
| Fluid | SHIMANO low viscosity oil | — | — |
| Mount | Post mount | — | — |
| Lever | BL-M8200, tool-free reach adjust | — | — |
| Speeds | — | 12 | 12 |
| Range | — | 9-45T / 10-51T | 10-45T / 10-51T |
| Shifting | — | Mechanical | Mechanical |
| Weight | 148 g | 367 g | 284 g |
| E-bike rated | — | — | — |
eMTBs that come with the Shimano Deore XT
Shimano Deore XT M8220 4-Piston: FAQ
How much does the Shimano Deore XT M8220 4-Piston weigh?
Shimano quotes 148 g (BR-M8220, average weight per Shimano spec chart).
Is the Shimano Deore XT M8220 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 XT M8220 4-Piston?
Pistons: 4 (resin); Rotor sizes: 160 / 180 / 200 / 203 / 220 mm; Fluid: SHIMANO low viscosity oil; Mount: Post mount; Lever: BL-M8200, tool-free reach adjust.
What other versions of the Shimano Deore XT are there?
Deore XT M8200 12-Speed, Deore XT M8100 12-Speed.
