Upgrading brakes on Vado SL 5.0 EQ

[Jencuya]

Hello Everyone!

First time poster here. I have a Specialized Vado SL Eq with Tektro HD-R510 hydraulic disc brakes and am thinking about switching to Magura brakes MT5 or 5E, MT4 or 4E for increased braking power. Any thoughts on the swap--or am I better off leaving well enough alone?

 

[fooferdoggie]

nothing wrong with it if you you got the money. go with 4 piston if you upgrade or it wont be much of a upgrade but quality.also shimano I hanged from the MT4 to the deore xt's as I can use 1 finger to brake with. plus it takes less effort to brake.

 

[Stefan Mikes]

Keep the brakes as they are. They are excellent and there is no point for the upgrade for the lightweight e-bike. I use the less expensive Tektro (HD-R290) brakes, and these have been extremely fine.

If you must swap the brakes, bear in mind heavy duty brakes are Post-Mount. Your brakes are of the modern Flat-Mount type, especially recommended for lightweight bikes. These two types are not compatible!