The MT5 brake comes standard with two organic brake pads per caliper, but these are also compatible with the four individual pads from the more expensive MT7 brake. The only thing we missed was tool-less reach adjustment (they require a T25 torx key), and it has to be pointed out that the excitingly named “Carbotecture” lever clamp material looks a little cheap, as do the fast threaded clamp screws. However, some of our testers liked the utilitarian look and we could certainly not fault the performance. We liked that the lever can be mounted on either side and found the long blade was easy to locate in a comfortable position. The ergonomic aluminium lever has space for one- or two-finger braking. However, with power like this, using two fingers would be like riding into a wall.