SRAM Maven Base A1 18mm Caliper Piston Kit in Black

Maven is the absolute most powerful brake SRAM has ever made, offering usable power for efficiency and tunability.

Maven produces nearly 50% more power than one of the most capable brakes ever, SRAM Code. More important than overall power is usable power. With Maven, it takes 32% lighter input force at the lever to generate the same amount of power as Code, reducing fatigue and boosting control for massive bike park days, rowdy DH race terrain, and long enduro stages. Ride harder, and longer, Maven delivers the best of both worlds.

With four caliper pistons measuring 19.5mm and 18mm, Maven caliper pistons are simply huge, providing more force against the pads for more friction with less effort. In the caliper, Maven’s piston seals use a proprietary material that retains its properties to maintain air-tight sealing regardless of extreme braking heat or low atmospheric temperatures. These remarkable heat-tolerant seals also enable Maven to overcome the past weakness associated with mineral oil, and use mineral oil for its advantages. Take on the most extreme terrain and longest descents with a consistent feel, run after run, ride after ride.

Optimized for Maven, SwingLink delivers a rate of leverage that changes throughout the lever stroke. The farther You pull along the arc, the more power Maven sends to the pistons. This progressive power delivery offers unrivaled control, as opposed to the binary characteristic of an “on/off” feel. Maven’s surplus power makes it the go-to for the literal extreme of the sport. But with all that power, You can also tune it down. Think of it like volume. You might want to max it out and listen at full power, or turn it down and enjoy subtlety and precision. More available power gives You more options.

Maven calipers provide greater performance consistency by maintaining optimal operating temperatures for longer durations. Built for greater thermal mass, they take longer to heat up, keep excess heat at bay, yet retain optimal heat so as to not cool down too fast. When the caliper avoids the peaks and valleys of hot and cold, consistency of performance reaches totally new levels. If needed, Maven also features two inconspicuous heat ducts in the caliper body that help evacuate heat at the braking surface. This helps to equalize temps if and when it gets extreme on long, hard braking scenarios where Maven exploits the full capabilities of its new powers.

Measure any brake caliper under power and You’ll find flex. Maven’s four caliper body bolts aren’t just for show. They contribute to lossless power at the caliper, translating to a solid feel in the lever, befitting its power. Maven brake pads load from the bottom. This crucial design feature helps achieve the stiffness required to deliver this kind of power.

Every course is different. As conditions change, so does the tuning of Your brakes. The fully loaded limited edition Motive and Maven Expert Box kits are designed to provide athletes with everything they need to tune their brakes for optimal performance, no matter what the conditions.

The common misconception is that heat is a brake’s worst enemy. The fact is, heat is essential. For a brake to be powerful and consistent, it must retain enough heat in the system but avoid quick fluctuations between hot and cold. It’s an art where Maven shines.

Features:

• Service parts for SRAM and Avid hydraulic disc brake calipers.
• Caliper hardware kits do not include banjo fitting (use tubing kit or separate banjo/banjo-nut depending on application).
• Most kits are for one caliper (except where noted).
• If service parts are no longer listed for specific brake model, substitute complete caliper replacement of newer generation (i.e. 2007 Code).
• The smallest rotor size that Your frame and fork can accept is the recommended starting point when tuning Maven. 20mm rotor size jumps increase power by 14%.
• Organic brake pads offer a strong initial bite and less overall noise. Sintered brake pads have more resistance to sustained heat and offer better performance in wet or muddy conditions.
• Choose HS2 rotors for 7% more power and better heat management, or CenterLine rotors if less power and weight saving is the objective.