Meezo Posted January 20, 2019 Posted January 20, 2019 This thread has created an itch, my XT brakes are p***ing me off, work great but as soon as you lie the bike down or put it upside down at least one of them go squishy. Apparently if the calipers go above the levers there is an issue? Put them in the above position for a while and a bleed is required which is a pain! Those Curas sound good, even if I did go from R1’s to XT. Or can someone sponsor some Hopes ????Check out the sram guide bleed proceedure, especially the part of creating a vaccum. Do this on caliper side the of xt brakes, and you won't have that issue. Also with the funnel in lever move the lever as far up and as possible pumping the lever in these positions as pumping at these angles ensures no bubbles in lever reservoir It's the issue with where the bleed nipple is sits on the caliper creates a small bubble right there, turning the bike as you explained this bubble then moves creating the need to pump the lever first.
MphatiPyga Posted January 20, 2019 Posted January 20, 2019 Check out the sram guide bleed proceedure, especially the part of creating a vaccum. Do this on caliper side the of xt brakes, and you won't have that issue. Also with the funnel in lever move the lever as far up and as possible pumping the lever in these positions as pumping at these angles ensures no bubbles in lever reservoir It's the issue with where the bleed nipple is sits on the caliper creates a small bubble right there, turning the bike as you explained this bubble then moves creating the need to pump the lever first.Thanks Meezo, will try this. Have had brakes done at a few bike shops and by myself and no joy, my wife’s bike has the same issues!
MarcBurger Posted January 20, 2019 Posted January 20, 2019 I can't wait to give some of these a try:Shimano MT520 budget 4-pot
MudLark Posted January 20, 2019 Posted January 20, 2019 You don't think four pots is just a marketing gimmick? I have difficulty understanding what it adds other than complexity.
BaGearA Posted January 20, 2019 Posted January 20, 2019 You don't think four pots is just a marketing gimmick? I have difficulty understanding what it adds other than complexity.two pistons that push on A much larger pad , much bigger surface area for friction i.e. More effective braking power
MphatiPyga Posted January 20, 2019 Posted January 20, 2019 ^????Good one ???? Hope makes a 6 pot, too.Pretty sure this will exclude itself from the budget part of the forum
MarcBurger Posted January 20, 2019 Posted January 20, 2019 Pistons definitely do make a difference, although it doesn't necessarily mean a "better" brake.My old 2 pot hopes felt better than my 4 pot guides that just seem to turn off when they dont feel like helping you anymore.Plus deore's just work. so keen to try them over the guides.
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted January 20, 2019 Posted January 20, 2019 Cheap yes. Excellent no. No powa.Strange, cos a couple of ppl who have them are very happy. Did you use the standard pads, or the sintered ones? Apparently the sintered offer a MASSIVE increase in braking power over the standard ones, Accordimg to a few reviews
Shebeen Posted January 20, 2019 Posted January 20, 2019 Stay in stellies backpackers and go ride jonkers?
MphatiPyga Posted January 20, 2019 Posted January 20, 2019 Read somewhere that the Cura brakes have bigger calipers which is why they rank up with the 4pot brakes, actually winning Junior DH with 2 pot. Think I’m going to give it a go, this itch is bad
Jako De Wet Posted January 20, 2019 Author Posted January 20, 2019 ok ok, I meant BRAKES....I can't seem to change the blerrie topic name Now all the grammar nazis can go to bed feeling better that they found someone to troll today
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted January 20, 2019 Posted January 20, 2019 Read somewhere that the Cura brakes have bigger calipers which is why they rank up with the 4pot brakes, actually winning Junior DH with 2 pot. Think I’m going to give it a go, this itch is badBigger pistons, but yes. Tempted to try some, but happy with my hopes
Grease_Monkey Posted January 20, 2019 Posted January 20, 2019 Bigger pistons, but yes. Tempted to try some, but happy with my hopesWouldn't take them over Hope. They are just better than anything else at that price point. A set of Hopes are right on top of my want/drool over list.
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted January 20, 2019 Posted January 20, 2019 Wouldn't take them over Hope. They are just better than anything else at that price point. A set of Hopes are right on top of my want/drool over list.I get a chubby every time I see the CNC milling marks.
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