SRAM Level TL Disc Brake

The SRAM Level TL Disc Brake is built for cross-country and trail riding where weight matters but reliability can't be compromised. It saves 40g over the Level T beneath it in the lineup, and the lever and caliper design borrow directly from SRAM's higher-end Guide brake architecture — so you're getting proven hydraulic technology in a lighter, more trail-focused package.

At the caliper, two pistons work against steel-backed organic pads. That steel backing acts as a heat shield, slowing the transfer of friction heat into the hydraulic fluid — hot fluid expands and can cause unwanted lever travel, so this matters on long descents. The lever uses a DirectLink design that begins engaging the caliper the moment you pull, with no dead stroke to account for. A PiggyBack reservoir keeps the system compact and makes the lever ambidextrous — front or rear, left or right hand, your call. The MatchMaker clamp lets you consolidate trigger shifters and other controls onto a single bar clamp, which cleans up the cockpit considerably. Hoses arrive pre-bled for straightforward installation, and pad replacement is done from the top of the caliper. DOT 5.1 fluid is required. Rotors are sold separately and the Level TL is compatible with diameters from 140mm up to 200mm.

SRAM Level TL Disc Brake Specs at a Glance

• Caliper: Two-piston hydraulic with steel-backed organic pads
• Lever: Forged aluminum, DirectLink engagement, reach-adjustable
• Reservoir: PiggyBack design — ambidextrous, front or rear
• Fluid: DOT 5.1 required
• Rotor compatibility: 140mm–200mm (rotors sold separately)
• Weight: 370g per wheel (caliper, 800mm hose, 160mm rotor — direct mount)