Shimano XTR M9220 4-Piston, product shot
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ShimanoXTR M9220 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-M9220, tool-free reach adjust
Weight
134 gBR-M9220, average weight per Shimano spec chart

Overview

XTR M9220 4-Piston: 4-piston hydraulic disc brake (BR-M9220 caliper, BL-M9220 lever) for 160 / 180 / 200 / 203 / 220 mm rotors, 134 g caliper.

The XTR M9220 4-Piston is a 4-piston hydraulic disc brake from the XTR family, pairing the BR-M9220 post mount caliper with the BL-M9220 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 (MONO-BODY construction), with P03A-RF Resin (w/ fin) pads as standard; average caliper weight is 134 g. It is the four-piston brake of the current XTR M9200 series.

  • 4-piston post mount caliper
  • Rotor sizes 160 / 180 / 200 / 203 / 220 mm
  • SHIMANO low viscosity oil
  • BL-M9220 lever with tool-free reach and free-stroke adjust
  • Listed in Shimano's EP801 MTB e-bike system line-up chart (with BL-M9220)

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Full specifications

Caliper (BR-M9220)

Series
XTR
Model no.
BR-M9220
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-M9220
Recommended disc brake rotor / w/ metal and resin pad
RT-CL900, RT-MT905, 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 / MONO-BODY
Yes
Caliper / Material
Aluminum
Caliper / Finish
Anodized
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)
134
Average weight (g) (kit for front 800 mm, w/ pad (Standard 1), w/o adapter, w/ 2 screws)
294 (Front) | 314 (Rear)

Lever (BL-M9220)

Series
XTR
Model no.
BL-M9220
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-M9220
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)
112

General

E-bike line-up
Listed in Shimano's EP801 MTB e-bike system line-up chart (with BL-M9220)

Manufacturer specification — Shimano. Specs and prices can change; check with the brand or your dealer.

eMTBs that come with the Shimano XTR

Shimano XTR M9220 4-Piston: FAQ

How much does the Shimano XTR M9220 4-Piston weigh?

Shimano quotes 134 g (BR-M9220, average weight per Shimano spec chart).

Is the Shimano XTR M9220 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 XTR M9220 4-Piston?

Pistons: 4 (resin); Rotor sizes: 160 / 180 / 200 / 203 / 220 mm; Fluid: SHIMANO low viscosity oil; Mount: Post mount; Lever: BL-M9220, tool-free reach adjust.

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