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Hayes Hydraulic Disc Brakes
Number of Reviews:   7
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The industry reference for disc brakes, relied upon by more DH, DS, and XC riders than any other disc brake. This fully hydraulic system features dual retracting pistons to completely eliminate rotor drag – no noise, no uneven pad wear, and best of all,


Submitted by Joey Kerwin - 9/22/2006 5:54:19 AM
Pros: the stopping power is awesome i can always count on them to work the brake levers arent huge so there comfortable
Cons: i cant really think of anything bad you defanatly get your moneys worth
Time Used: Less Than A Month
Comments: there great everyone should have them
Rating: 5
Recommendation: Yes I would recommend it to a friend

Submitted by Tim - 10/8/2003 8:35:13 PM
Pros: AMAZING STOPPING POWER ANYONE CAN STOP ON A DIME WITH THESE BRAKES
Cons: THEY RUB A BIT BUT NOTHING TO BE CONSERNED OVER
Time Used: 6 Months
Comments: WOW I BOUGHT A BROIDE BRUTE ABOUT 6 MONTHS AGO AND I WAS TOLD THAT THE MAIN DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE BRODIE BRUTE AND THE BRODIE BRUZZA OTHER THEN $350 WAS THE FACT THAT THEY HAD A HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKE SET UP AS WHERE THE BRUZZA HAD A MECHANICAL AND I CANT SAY ENOUGH HOW MUCH I AM GLAD I WENT WITH THE HYDRAULIC
Rating: 5
Recommendation: Yes I would recommend it to a friend

Submitted by matt - 8/3/2003 1:25:00 PM
Pros: awesome stopping power
Cons: never stop squeaking rear brake lever always comes loose
Time Used: Less Than A Month
Comments: overall an amazing downhill brake
Rating: 4
Recommendation: Yes I would recommend it to a friend

Submitted by The Hooey - 9/15/2002 4:52:41 PM
Pros: Great Stopping Power!
Cons: never stop squeeking completely! They always seem to be rubbing somewhere... :(
Time Used: 6 Months
Comments: other than the noise, these brakes are the best I've used.
Rating: 4
Recommendation: Yes I would recommend it to a friend

Submitted by Anthony - 9/2/2002 5:14:53 PM
Pros: super stoping power
Cons: there aren't any
Time Used: 1 Year
Comments: These are the best brakes I've ever had I have them on two of my bikes and I love them. I think you can get more modulation with them than V brakes and there is less maintence involved with them.
Rating: 5
Recommendation: Yes I would recommend it to a friend

Submitted by Stuart Blyton - 8/26/2002 9:27:49 AM
Pros: One finger operation, cant break em. They are cheap for what you get.
Cons: Cant think of any.
Time Used: More than 2 years
Comments: No squeals, one finger stopping power, the best breaks on bike wheels. Can pick up a set for $130.00, cant break them, look great.Stop you on the proverbial dime. Get a set.
Rating: 5
Recommendation: Yes I would recommend it to a friend

Submitted by Samm - 8/15/2002 8:21:17 PM
Pros: The ultimate in power. Nothing else comes close.
Cons: They aint cheap.
Time Used: More than 2 years
Comments: Whether you're an xc guy or a dh freak, these brakes will stop you better than anything else. Great power and modulation make these a must
Rating: 5
Recommendation: Yes I would recommend it to a friend



 



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