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10-15-2019, 06:38 AM #1
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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10-15-2019, 07:03 AM #2
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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10-15-2019, 07:23 AM #3
I’ve got a set of old XT 4 pistons. Might need to source hoses.
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10-15-2019, 08:26 AM #4
Brand new SRAM Level T brakes for $80 shipped?
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10-15-2019, 08:36 AM #5
I have a set of Level T that need pads that you can have for shipping.
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10-15-2019, 08:37 AM #6
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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10-15-2019, 08:59 AM #7
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10-15-2019, 09:02 AM #8
Checking in, building up a vintage bike w/ discs, I’ll see what op takes and go from there
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10-15-2019, 09:32 AM #9Registered User
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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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10-15-2019, 09:47 AM #10
I have ^those on a vintage XC bike and they suit the purpose well.
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10-15-2019, 09:52 AM #11
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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10-15-2019, 10:00 AM #12Registered User
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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 leversLee Lau - xxx-er is the laziest Asian canuck I know
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10-15-2019, 10:25 AM #13
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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10-15-2019, 01:00 PM #14
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10-15-2019, 02:04 PM #15
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.
Sent from my iPhone using TGR ForumsHowever many are in a shit ton.
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