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    Looking for cheap hydraulic brakes

    Was recently gifted a Spot Brand frame so building up a single speed. Have pretty much everything I need, but looking for a set of cheap brakes.

    If anyone has an old set of Avids (juicy?) that would be awesome as I have the bleed kit.

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    for $30/end I would do this (new pads, new fluid, can find parts, just bolt on and go)

    Odds of a juicy lasting, or being repairable, for under $30 is slim.

    https://www.jensonusa.com/Shimano-BR-MT201-Disc-Brake


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    I’ve got a set of old XT 4 pistons. Might need to source hoses.

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    I have a set of Level T that need pads that you can have for shipping.

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    I have a pair of Avid hydraullics - probably Juicy's - that I would let go for cheap. Maybe $40 shipped? They are in great shape and just taking up space in my parts bin.

    Seth

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dantheman View Post
    I have a set of Level T that need pads that you can have for shipping.
    I’m down. PM incoming

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    Checking in, building up a vintage bike w/ discs, I’ll see what op takes and go from there

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    BB7 might be a contender for a cheap powerful cable operated disc brake
    Lee Lau - xxx-er is the laziest Asian canuck I know

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    I have ^those on a vintage XC bike and they suit the purpose well.

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    Why do people buy cable disc brakes anymore? Seems like a big step back when you can get shockingly good budget hydraulics.
    However many are in a shit ton.

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    After dealing with the shitty old Hayes back in the day I found the BB7 to be powerful, easy to setup, no fucking with the hydralic bleed or broken hoses ( I broke at least 3 ) the only downside I found is they didnt modulate as well as a hydraulic brake. i think Avid make a road version and a mtnbike version so get the right one

    edit: why cable ? the question might be why does every new bike need hydralic brakes ?

    IME Hydralics are always more trouble than cable

    In the road version of BB7 I believe you can use a road drop bar and your existing levers
    Lee Lau - xxx-er is the laziest Asian canuck I know

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    Quote Originally Posted by XXX-er View Post

    In the road version of BB7 I believe you can use a road drop bar and your existing levers
    Yes. I have these on a touring bike. IMHO there's an advantage to cable discs for a touring or travel bike, because you can repair the brakes with minimal tools, if needed. Replacing a hydraulic hose takes more tools and fluid, and if on the road somewhere, probably means a bike shop visit - if one is available.

    Otherwise, hydraulics are stronger, and I'd pick those every time for a mountain bike.
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    Quote Originally Posted by jm2e View Post
    Why do people buy cable disc brakes anymore? Seems like a big step back when you can get shockingly good budget hydraulics.
    bikepacking would be my only guess, says the guy who just built a karate monkey for bikepacking with hydraulic brakes on it...

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    Wow, interesting insights. Seems like a mix of some 1st gen hydraulic PTSD and some drop bar weirdness.
    From my perspective, I know I can slap a Deore or SLX Brakeset on a bike and forget about it for months to years. I’d expect a frame to break long before brake hoses failing.
    DH/Enduro riding? Different story. I’m coo king the shit out of fluid, shredding pads and warning/burning,gouging rotors constantly. So, yea they take a lot of work to keep going.


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    However many are in a shit ton.

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