it seems that i'm going to have to upgrade to disc brakes whether i want to or not. if i decide to go full hydraulic how difficult is it to set, bleed and maintain the brakes?
2007-11-15 19:01:17 · 4 answers · asked by ? 4 in Sports ➔ Cycling
more difficult, more frequent and more expensive than cable discs; unless you really need the extra top-end power, don't bother.
2007-11-16 01:28:40 · answer #1 · answered by amtghota 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, depending on the brand of hydraulics it could be a hassle. You will need a few special tools for bleeding and such and it will take some time for you to learn the easiest way to maintain them.
As far as mechanical discs, this is pretty much a breeze once you have everything lined up the first time... not too much different from linear pull brakes as far as maintenance (other than the calipers).
2007-11-16 00:21:15 · answer #2 · answered by bikeworks 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Forget about maintenance. Think about what you would do if your brakes fail out in the middle of nowhere and you have fluid leaking everywhere. Maybe you crash and you destroy your cables or they snag and rip. At least with mechanical brakes you jig something up to get you back or to work temporarily. With hydraulics, you're screwed.
2007-11-16 10:50:28 · answer #3 · answered by christian_cyclist 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Theoretically, bleeding brakes is a PITA. But really, they're pretty much hassle free. I only had to bleed one mine because I changed bikes and needed a larger hose.
Other than that, they're wonderfull.
2007-11-16 00:39:02 · answer #4 · answered by Roberto 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋