Clarks S2 Hydraulic Disc Brake Front or Rear £35.99 @ CRC

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  sim119 months, 4 weeks ago #1Show comment toolsReply

  i am a novice with disc brakes , can this kit be fitted to a normal 26 mtb wheel , thanks.
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  Kurvz9 months, 4 weeks ago #2Show comment toolsReply

  Your wheels hub will need to have the 6 bolt discs hubs to accept these brakes
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  Jeevester9 months, 4 weeks ago #3Show comment toolsReply

  Kurvz

  Your wheels hub will need to have the 6 bolt discs hubs to accept these brakes

  
  
  And the mounts on the frame and fork to attach the caliper
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  sim119 months, 4 weeks ago #4Show comment toolsReply

  Kurvz

  Your wheels hub will need to have the 6 bolt discs hubs to accept these brakes

  
  
  would that involve buying a new wheel , or a fixable bracket ?
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  Kurvz9 months, 4 weeks ago #5Show comment toolsReply

  if your wheels are V brake only no disc hub then you need new wheels :( , also you need as stated above calliper mounts on the rear of the frame and the forks , what bike is it that you have ?
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  jonconlon9 months, 4 weeks ago #6Show comment toolsReply

  If your bike already has disc brakes then it should be a straight swap, I upgraded from mechanical to hydraulic, then that was a big upgrade.
  
  If you nee to get new wheel you are better off getting a new bike for the price of wheels and brakes.
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  Pitbikeboy9 months, 4 weeks ago #7Show comment toolsReply

  Can I add these to a GT AValanche 3.0 2011 that already has disk breaks....
  
  If it Can be done can someone put together the full kit of what I need and link me please?
  

  
  Edited By: Pitbikeboy on Jul 24, 2012 21:21
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  Kurvz9 months, 4 weeks ago1 Like #8Show comment toolsReply

  ok if your GT already has mechanical disc brakes then all you need is to buy the front and rear , the 160mm rotors will be fine , you just basically swap them over , the only problem you may face if your brakes and shifters are one unit then you would need to get shifters also , now the rear is a straight swap but the forks have two different mounts IS and post mount actually looking at the image it looks like its a post mount with a IS adaptor , looks like your forks are post mount so you are good to go :)
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  Kurvz9 months, 4 weeks ago #9Show comment toolsReply

  looking again at your bike seems like you have stand alone shifter so you are good to go , let me know how you get on if you go for them and good luck
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  Pitbikeboy9 months, 4 weeks ago #10Show comment toolsReply

  Ordered... Cheers kurvs
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  iSam9 months, 4 weeks ago #11Show comment toolsReply

  Ordered cheers OP. Also, topcashback @ 3.03% .. better then nothing!
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  evolboy9 months, 4 weeks ago #12Show comment toolsReply

  i love my disk breaks recommended.
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  Gez7779 months, 4 weeks ago #13Show comment toolsReply

  I must be dense, but I cannot see what possible benefit adding the extra weight and complexity of a hydraulic braking system could bring to a bicycle? Having ridden Cycles and Motorcycles for many years I can see a cable operated disk brake being worthwhile, but apart from the 'top trumps' factor???
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  Rob.9 months, 4 weeks ago #14Show comment toolsReply

  The stopping power of my Avid Juicy 5s is phenomenally greater than any V-brake, and they're not remotely "high end" hydrualic discs.
  
  Pretty tempted by this deal, as my rear brake has been giving me some hassle lately.
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  fleabittenvarmint9 months, 4 weeks ago1 Like #15Show comment toolsReply

  http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=85972
  
  I know they're £4 more, but a better deal imo, as superior performance, top loading calipers (so much easier to change pads). I have them myself, and therefore can recommend them whole heartedly. :{
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  custardy9 months, 4 weeks ago #16Show comment toolsReply

  Gez777

  I must be dense, but I cannot see what possible benefit adding the extra weight and complexity of a hydraulic braking system could bring to a bicycle? Having ridden Cycles and Motorcycles for many years I can see a cable operated disk brake being worthwhile, but apart from the 'top trumps' factor???

  
  
  power and lower maintenence fo me
  I run 3 hydro brake bikes
  hardly an maintenece needed bar pads swaps and the odd rebleed
  there isnt really any complexity. run a hose instead of a cable.
  on a personal note. I don't like the feel of the cable vs hydros. however I could use them but on a bike I bought with them,I had spare brakes to swap out
  

  
  Edited By: custardy on Jul 25, 2012 14:19
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  Rusty!9 months, 4 weeks ago #17Show comment toolsReply

  I bought the 203mm kit to replace the mechanical front disk on my bike last year, it's bloody fantastic.
  
  Squeals loudly in the wet though.
  
  

  
  Edited By: Rusty! on Jul 25, 2012 16:10
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  bocosrs9 months, 4 weeks ago1 Like #18Show comment toolsReply

  custardy

  Gez777

  I must be dense, but I cannot see what possible benefit adding the extra weight and complexity of a hydraulic braking system could bring to a bicycle? Having ridden Cycles and Motorcycles for many years I can see a cable operated disk brake being worthwhile, but apart from the 'top trumps' factor???

  
  
  power and lower maintenence fo me
  I run 3 hydro brake bikes
  hardly an maintenece needed bar pads swaps and the odd rebleed
  there isnt really any complexity. run a hose instead of a cable.
  on a personal note. I don't like the feel of the cable vs hydros. however I could use them but on a bike I bought with them,I had spare brakes to swap out
  

  
  

  custardy

  Gez777

  I must be dense, but I cannot see what possible benefit adding the extra weight and complexity of a hydraulic braking system could bring to a bicycle? Having ridden Cycles and Motorcycles for many years I can see a cable operated disk brake being worthwhile, but apart from the 'top trumps' factor???

  
  
  power and lower maintenence fo me
  I run 3 hydro brake bikes
  hardly an maintenece needed bar pads swaps and the odd rebleed
  there isnt really any complexity. run a hose instead of a cable.
  on a personal note. I don't like the feel of the cable vs hydros. however I could use them but on a bike I bought with them,I had spare brakes to swap out
  

  
  
  Also if you bend a wheel mid ride it doesnt effect the brakes as there on the hub not the rim.
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  Hootwo9 months, 4 weeks ago #19Show comment toolsReply

  I must be dense, but I cannot see what possible benefit adding the extra weight and complexity of a hydraulic braking system could bring to a bicycle? Having ridden Cycles and Motorcycles for many years I can see a cable operated disk brake being worthwhile, but apart from the 'top trumps' factor???

  
  
  Braking less affected by rain and road gunk
  Fluid is frictionless so get better brake feel, means less likely to lose adhesion on steep slopes
  Also I find less adjusting than a cable setup as brake pads wear - but ymmv
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  oobie389 months, 4 weeks ago #20Show comment toolsReply

  advantages of hydraulics:
  increased stopping power over rim brakes, and not affected by mud, water etc
  modulation and control
  no rim sidewall wear
  not affected by buckled rim
  longer lasting pads typically
  floating rotors make lovely 'ting ting ting' noises as they're cooling down.
  
  personally, I'd rather pay a similar amount for the Shimano Deores from Rosebikes

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