Agree with Hicks. Nothing wrong with the mechanical discs. They beat cheap hydraulic wannabees. If you are going to convert-buy a good hydraulic. I've noticed my hydraulic Zooms on the Espin Sports are starting to act up...
I agree, at least for my mechanical abilities and desire. I don't think the OP (@mikeschn) would be intimidated by the skills required to do the full hydraulic conversion--based on his other posts. With a full hydraulic conversion like the Tektro E350 you would be dealing with fixed cable/line lengths, usually 900mm (35.4") for the front grabbers and 1600mm (63") for the rear. That would have to be considered while the actual routing wouldn't be a problem on his purplish/bluish bike. But when looking at the front brake setup, would a near 3' foot hydraulic hose look out of place or can the hydraulic lines be easily shortened?I'm all for learning.. but I think that steel cable actuated hydraulic calipers work more than well enough for most applications and without the fuss of beading or potential leaks.
jmho
Hybrid calibers still need occasional bleeding.I'm all for learning.. but I think that steel cable actuated hydraulic calipers work more than well enough for most applications and without the fuss of beading or potential leaks.
jmho
Easy solution.. Just don't buy that brand.
Ha. It's cool that TRP acknowledges said need and gives step by step instructions.
How many times have you had to do it?
heat will mess up the fluid.How many times have you had to do it?
It's a sealed unit and unless you open it or have a a seal leak there should be absolutely no need to.
I never have and have what I would describe as fantastic stopping power.
I forgot about you guys that ride down hill both ways
And to back up that question, how did you identify there was a heat degradation problem?I forgot about you guys that ride down hill both ways
Ok... How many times have you had to change your fluid due to heat degradation?
I would ass_ume that the brakes would start to feel spongy/ less effective
2 or three times on our tandem. but we go down a lot of hills anymore and I am not brave enough to go go above 30mph
But that bike has full hydraulic... correct?
yes so it can take more heat. all that fluid acts like a heat sync. I am also using 203 ice tech rotors and finned pads.
Not following what you are saying?
Honesty I think it a fuji apples to crab apples comparison. The question is do cable pull hydraulic calipers need to be bled. I haven't heard of anyone kneeding to do so
