Mix and match??

[Hillhater]

Newbie question,bought a decent frame and wheels,got hydraulic front break,got old cantilever Alivio for rear,would it work or would the front breaks be too powerful and cause loss of control,no real downhills,single track only.Paid peanuts for frame,XT components,good wheels.Slow and old rider,ex roadie,doing distances on so singletrack