I just purchased Salomon Shift MNC 13 bindings with a 90mm brake (has 98mm clearance) and mounted on skis that are also 98mm. I would like to bend another 3-5mm or so for more clearance.
How do I remove the ski brake heel unit to remove the brake arms so I can use a vise for bending? Any video or link would be appreciated. Thanks!
Salomon Shift Brakes
Everybody loves “new ski day”. But sometimes “new ski day” also means “new brake day.” Below, you will find brakes for your Shift 1 or Shift 2 bindings. All Shift models 23/24 and older will utilize the Shift 1 brakes. For bindings 24/25 and newer, the Shift 2 brakes will suffice. Please note all brakes are sold as a pair. When selecting a brake, we recommend selecting a brake width that is either -5mm to +10mm of your skis' waist measurement. For assistance selecting the best brake width for your ski, please get in touch with us!
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12/22/2020
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Brian Goodheim 
12/23/2020
Hi Brian,
I have included my answer to this question in my response to your second question above.
I have included my answer to this question in my response to your second question above.
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11/9/2020
I have Nordic’s enforcers that are 110 underfoot. What size shift brake will work best?
11/9/2020
Hi Shaefer,
The Salomon Shift 110 brakes will work well with Nordica Enforcer 110s. If necessary, these brakes could also be stretched a few millimeters wider if necessary!
The Salomon Shift 110 brakes will work well with Nordica Enforcer 110s. If necessary, these brakes could also be stretched a few millimeters wider if necessary!
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11/4/2020
Hello, I am looking to put shifts on some moment deathwish skis, they are 112 underfoot, i measured them a little further back to get a little more accurate measurement of where the brake would actually sit and the measure ~113-114 (110mm hits the top sheet,) and 120mm fits with about 1.35mm of clearance on each side. I ordered the 120mm wide ones, should I have gone with 110?
11/5/2020
Hey there,
I think you were right to go with the 120mm! If you run into issues, definitely let us know.
I think you were right to go with the 120mm! If you run into issues, definitely let us know.
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10/26/2020
Hi would the Shift 90 mm brake fit a 95mm ski like the Backland 95 or would I need the 100mm brake? thanks.
10/26/2020
Hi Will,
Thanks for reaching out! The Shift 90mm brakes can be stretched an additional 5mm to accommodate a 95mm ski, which would be a better fit than the 100mm brakes.
Thanks for reaching out! The Shift 90mm brakes can be stretched an additional 5mm to accommodate a 95mm ski, which would be a better fit than the 100mm brakes.
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8/9/2020
Hey, I bought a pair of shift bindings with a 110mm brake width and am looking at putting them on a pair of Line Sakana's (105mm waist). Should I switch out the brake to a 100 or 90mm brake width? I've heard that the shift's run super wide. Someone said they wish they put a 90mm brake on the sakana because if the brakes hit each other they can disengage.
8/10/2020
Hey Will, thanks for reaching out! You'd have to bend the 90mm brakes quite a bit, so I'd say the 100mm brake will be the best fit for you!
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5/14/2020
Hi! I want todo use the binding on a armada bubba 188 which are 132mm width , will the 120mm fit bending them a bit?
5/15/2020
Hey Lucas,
You can probably bend them far enough to make them work, but the fit won't be ideal, you'll likely have some scraping and/or bowing out of the brake. Unfortunately they don't currently sell a wider one so that'll be your best option.
You can probably bend them far enough to make them work, but the fit won't be ideal, you'll likely have some scraping and/or bowing out of the brake. Unfortunately they don't currently sell a wider one so that'll be your best option.
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3/9/2020
How far can you bend the 120mm brake width? I'd like to get these on a 138 width powder ski. Is that too far?
3/10/2020
Hey Terry, that is probably a bridge too far, I'm sorry to say. You may have to call in a favor with Stefan Drake and see what sort of dark magic he can perform to find you a 140mm Shift brake :-)
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2/29/2020
Hello, I have the 110 mm brake size. I wanted to buy a pair of black crows anima freebird, which are 115 mm wide.
Do I have to buy new brakes, or can I bend them a little?
Do I have to buy new brakes, or can I bend them a little?
2/29/2020
Hey Sam-umlaud, I think you should be just fine with the 110mm brake. There's usually a bit of extra width in addition to the claimed brake size, and if not you can use the heat-and-bend method. In the meantime, consider procuring a nice low-fat ski as an Animus to match your Anima :-)
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2/15/2020
Salomon Shift Brakes 100
I have the Salomon 2020 S/Lab Shift MNC Ski Bindings with a 90 brake. I would like to mount them on the Elan Ripstick 96, so I need a wider brake. Is this the correct one? The 100?
Thanks
I have the Salomon 2020 S/Lab Shift MNC Ski Bindings with a 90 brake. I would like to mount them on the Elan Ripstick 96, so I need a wider brake. Is this the correct one? The 100?
Thanks
2/15/2020
Jane, Have you put the brake on your ski yet? The Shift brakes fit wider then the stated width. And a slight bend wouldn't hurt a thing.
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2/4/2020
I have a pair of Black Crows Nocta (122 width underfoot). The standard brakes with the Salomon bindings are 130mm and are so wide that the brakes almost hook each other.
Question: Can the 120mm brakes be widened enough (say 5-7mm) to fit?
Question: Can the 120mm brakes be widened enough (say 5-7mm) to fit?
2/4/2020
Hey Bob, I would say that the 120mm brake could be bent slightly to fit your Noctas with a pair of pliers and maybe a little heat to aid the process.
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1/25/2020
I would like to know if the 100 mm brake option will work on a Vantage 107 TI. I have read the 110 mmk brake width is capable of +10mm greater. Just want to keep them tucked as tight as possible.
1/25/2020
Hey Shawn, as we don't stock the Atomic Vantage line it would be hard for me to give you a definitive answer, but if you're willing to engage in a little brake-arm bending, I would say you have good odds of making the 100mm Shift brake work!
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10/31/2019
Are these ski brakes for cross country or downhill skis??
10/31/2019
Hello Bruce,
The Salomon Shift brakes only fit the Shift binding, which is an alpine touring binding.
The Salomon Shift brakes only fit the Shift binding, which is an alpine touring binding.
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10/28/2019
1X2 means that I will receive one packaging with 2 brakes?
I need to change both My ski stopper...
Thank you
I need to change both My ski stopper...
Thank you
10/29/2019
Paolo, sounds confusing but Yes, this is for a Pair of brakes.
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9/11/2019
Will a 110 brake stretch enough to work with a Volkl 100Eight? Or do I need to go w 120?
9/11/2019
Brian, a Volkl 100eight is 108mm wide so it should fit fine. Also, the Shift brakes fit a few mm wider then the 110 width.
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12/28/2018
how hard is to change to a wider brake on the shift bindings , I seem to have trouble with the brake getting hung up on the side of the ski and not engaging ?
12/29/2018
Hi Jim, changing the brake on the Shift is not too difficult. If you've exhausted the possibility of stretching your existing brakes, I'd go ahead and order a new set that will fit better.
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10/22/2018
Hi,
Any idea when the other brake sizes will be available?
Any idea when the other brake sizes will be available?
10/22/2018
Hey Ulrich! I think we're looking at late November/early December-ish on those brakes at the moment!
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9/27/2018
Are brakes interchangeable on the SHIFT, or are they built into the heel piece?
9/27/2018
Russ,
The brakes are interchangeable. The heel piece and brake assembly can separate once you remove them from the mounting plate.
The brakes are interchangeable. The heel piece and brake assembly can separate once you remove them from the mounting plate.
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