--- product_id: 419893066 title: "BRAKE CARTRIDGE, 8\" DADO BLADE (BLUE)" brand: "sawstop" price: "R7208" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 category: "Saw Stop" url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/419893066-brake-cartridge-8-dado-blade-blue store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # Quick twist & pull cartridge swap Instant blade stop on skin contact Fits all standard 8" dado sets ≤29/32" thick BRAKE CARTRIDGE, 8" DADO BLADE (BLUE) **Brand:** sawstop **Price:** R7208 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🛠️ Stop accidents before they start — safety that means business. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** BRAKE CARTRIDGE, 8" DADO BLADE (BLUE) by sawstop - **How much does it cost?** R7208 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/419893066-brake-cartridge-8-dado-blade-blue) ## Best For - sawstop enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted sawstop brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Trusted & Proven:** Highly rated by pros (4.8⭐ from 114 reviews) — safety and performance you can bank on. - • **Material Friendly:** Engineered to work flawlessly with all woods and non-conductive materials, no compromises. - • **Universal Compatibility:** Seamlessly works with all standard 8" dado blades up to 29/32" thickness for versatile cuts. - • **Cutting-Edge Safety Tech:** Revolutionary SawStop brake instantly halts blades on skin contact, slashing injury risk. - • **Effortless Cartridge Swap:** Integrated mounting pins enable tool-free, rapid switching between brake cartridges. ## Overview The SawStop Brake Cartridge for 8" dado blades delivers industry-leading safety by instantly stopping spinning blades upon skin contact. Compatible with all standard 8" dado sets up to 29/32" thick, it features a quick twist-and-pull design for effortless cartridge swaps. Trusted by professionals and backed by a 4.8-star rating, this cartridge ensures safer, smarter woodworking without sacrificing versatility. ## Description Table Saw Brake Cartridge for 8" Dado Sets (Equivalent to TSDC-8R2) Review: What is to say? If you have a Sawstop, you need the cartridge. The delivery was fast and the price was fair. These are the safest saw on the market, so the expense is worth it. Review: Sawstop….. that’s all I have to say. Great brand. Great product. I love the saw for its innovation. Cartridge is easy to install. No screws, just a simple twist and pull. ## Features - Revolutionary SawStop protection: Dado brake cartridge stops the spinning blades on contact with skin reducing the chances of a catastrophic injury - Compatible with all standard 8″ dado sets up to 29/32″ thick - Compatible with all woods and other non-conductive materials - The saw’s integrated mounting pins allow the user to quickly and easily switch between the standard brake cartridge and dado brake cartridge to enable making the desired cuts ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B09RYNH6SN | | ASIN | B09RYNH6SN | | Batteries Included? | No | | Batteries Required? | No | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (114) | | Customer reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (114) | | Date First Available | 23 February 2022 | | Date First Available | 23 February 2022 | | Included components | 1 cartridge | | Item Package Quantity | 1 | | Item Weight | 454 g | | Item model number | TSDC-8R3 | | Item model number | TSDC-8R3 | | Manufacturer | SawStop | | Manufacturer | SawStop | | Material | Plastic | | Part number | TSDC-8R3 | | Power source type | AC | | Product Dimensions | 22.1 x 17.78 x 7.62 cm; 453.59 g | | Product Dimensions | 22.1 x 17.78 x 7.62 cm; 453.59 g | | Style | Cartridge | ## Images ![BRAKE CARTRIDGE, 8" DADO BLADE (BLUE) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71S2tBzt3KL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Does this fit the 1.75 hp cabinet saw?** A: Yes, it does. **Q: Does this fit the jobsite saw?** A: Yes it fits the Job site saw, for use with 8 inch Dados **Q: Does it fit the 5hp saw** A: It fits any SawStop model saw. If you are looking to retrofit this onto a different manufacturer's saw, then no, it does not fit. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by J***S on 10 November 2025* What is to say? If you have a Sawstop, you need the cartridge. The delivery was fast and the price was fair. These are the safest saw on the market, so the expense is worth it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by F***C on 22 August 2025* Sawstop….. that’s all I have to say. Great brand. Great product. I love the saw for its innovation. Cartridge is easy to install. No screws, just a simple twist and pull. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by P***E on 13 October 2025* Once you've done it a few times, it's fairly easy to change cartridges. If you're replacing one because it triggered the safety mechanism, be sure to lower the blade all the way down before trying to remove it. The cartridge works fine with a 8" dado set. However, beware of your miter fence! Twice now I've forgotten to adjust the positioning of the fence when switching to the opposite side, and therefore touched the blade with the fence, which of course triggers the auto stop safety feature and forces you to buy another cartridge. Not cheap, but better than the alternative. ## Frequently Bought Together - SAWSTOP BRAKE CARTRIDGE, 8" DADO BLADE (BLUE) - SawStop Dado Lock Down Insert - Freud SD208S: 8" Pro Dado Set --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/419893066-brake-cartridge-8-dado-blade-blue](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/419893066-brake-cartridge-8-dado-blade-blue) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-05-28*