Mineral oil means less frequent bleeding.
SRAM DOT vs Mineral Oil Brakes: Lower Maintenance or Familiar Feel?
SRAM’s mineral-oil option trades the brand’s usual DOT fluid for simpler upkeep and strong trail-ready stopping power.
See the tradeoffs before your next upgrade
SRAM DB8 Disc Brake - Stealth
$83.25
$137
SRAM Mineral Brake Tackle Box
$180.50
$190
Is the SRAM DB8 Disc Brake a better choice than SRAM’s DOT-based brake system if I want less maintenance?
Does the SRAM DB8 Disc Brake give up much stopping power compared with SRAM’s DOT-based options?
What is the main advantage of the SRAM DB8 Disc Brake over SRAM’s DOT-based brake system?
What is the downside of choosing the SRAM DB8 Disc Brake instead of SRAM’s DOT-based brake system?
Who should choose the SRAM DB8 Disc Brake over SRAM’s DOT-based brake system?
Is the SRAM DB8 Disc Brake still a performance brake even though it uses mineral oil instead of SRAM’s DOT-based brake system?
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