Hayes mechanical disc brakes
JayKingFunk
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Has anyone had experience using Hayes GX 2 mechanical disc brakes before? I've been reading that they come as standard on the Giant Yukon and are custom set for the bike that are similar to the MX 2's. Anybody know if there any good?
I'm not looking for anything super fancy, just moving from V brakes to mechanical disc to see how they are before making the jump to hydraulic.
Oh and does anyone know if i would be able to put these on a rock shox tora fork as i think the mountings on the brakes are a different fit??
Thanks in advance, J
I'm not looking for anything super fancy, just moving from V brakes to mechanical disc to see how they are before making the jump to hydraulic.
Oh and does anyone know if i would be able to put these on a rock shox tora fork as i think the mountings on the brakes are a different fit??
Thanks in advance, J
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i have to ask this where would you be buying these?
also what is your buget?
are your wheels disc ready? and yes you would beable to fit any brake to the Tora."Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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If you are buying them as an upgrade, wait and go straight to hydraulics. Much simpler and much more powerful with better modulation.0
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if they are anything like mx2s dont get them ive got them on my 06 kona blast and they are crap in the wet i've got some hayes hfx9 hydaulic discs on order from merlin cycles for 100 quid get them its an awesome deal06 Kona Blast with RS Tora solo airs
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I use MX2, no probs at all. Dont see the point as an upgrade, unless you are really stuck for cash and have STI levers (or prefer the lever feel)0
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really no problems? im going through pads every couple of weeks its getting rather exspensive...06 Kona Blast with RS Tora solo airs0
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Maybe a change of pad brand? These are more powerful than the Avid BB5 on my Idrive. Set up is crucial though, abd not always easy (as is cable maintenance)0
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i've tried loads of brands from 7 quid to 25 quid a set! can u reccomend any good ones?06 Kona Blast with RS Tora solo airs0
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try the superstar ones - have a google, lots of good reports.
If the caliper isnt aligned properly, and the static pad not in the correct position, it can accelerate pad wear.0 -
They might be ok if they fit. My experience is they didn't fit my mate's brakes through being too big to fit into the slave. Plus the Superstar pads had much less contact area and thinner material than the worn Magura original.supersonic wrote:try the superstar ones - have a google, lots of good reports
http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtop ... =superstar0
