Shimano Metrea BR-U5000 Flat Mount Disc Brake Caliper

The Flat Mount Metrea hydraulic disc brake caliper offers high performance braking and a refined appearance with
polished accents.

Metrea is the new face of urban sport for the urban minimalist. It occupies that gap between rapid road riding and
city comfort components for the consumer who seeks pleasure, passion and efficient transport in equal measure.

Technology

One Way Bleeding

“One Way Bleeding” was developed for quick and easy prevention of air in our hydraulic system. We have streamlined
the oil route throughout the system to prevent air bubbles from being captured in the system.

One way oil routing plus a funnel tool with mineral oil provides an easy and clean bleeding system.

Features

• High performance low profile hydraulic urban disc brake for efficient braking in all conditions
• Rear wheel use for 140mm flat mount frames, can be used with adapter for 160mm
• Oversized 22mm ceramic pistons optimized for heat insulation, lightweight and stiffness
• Opposed 2-piston design reduces leading effect and optimal pad wear increases braking control
• Increased pad to rotor clearance reduces the chance of rotor drag
• Forged caliper design is lightweight and rigid
• One way internal fluid circuit makes bleeding easy
• Mineral oil brake fluid is non-corrosive and less hazardous than conventional hydraulic brake fluid
• Shim-less mounting bracket allows for quick installation and setting up
• Recommended for use with Ice Tech rotors for optimum braking performance
• Comes complete with resin compound pads
• Inline hose routing for low profile design