Hey Watto, I am not sure if it is much better. It was on the bike when I bought it. I used to have a 430CR with the floating brake and it seemed to have more feel. I asked the question on Husky Café and the general opinion was that the XC setup was better. I dunno ?? I think mine has 83 model XC wheels and swingarm in it - 18 inch rear and tls front brake.