droo Posted November 4, 2008 Posted November 4, 2008 Does anyone have any experience of the KCNC DB2 disc brakes? Saw a set the other day for a bit more than a gorilla and can't help thinking they might be worth a shot... BUT I can't find any reviews, which makes me a bit suspicious. So if anyone knows anything, it would be appreciated. Cheers
Mudsimus Posted November 4, 2008 Posted November 4, 2008 Dont. Rather get the Tektre pro's. I had the kcnc's. Could not get them set up, they leaked and the lever feel is very spongy.
droo Posted November 4, 2008 Author Posted November 4, 2008 Think that answers that, thanks... Think I'll start looking for xt's or juicys. Off to the wanted page with me
Mudsimus Posted November 4, 2008 Posted November 4, 2008 Try the tektro's. They are cheap and work very nicely.
turtlek Posted November 4, 2008 Posted November 4, 2008 look for the older Lx type brakes or older XT with the resivoir (sp) that is parrallell to your bars they are still the best shimano brakes ever made
fau1ty Posted March 31, 2009 Posted March 31, 2009 hey guys, i bought some of these brakes, they are well priced but not the best. i am sure they can be tweeked and made better. can someone answer some questions. 1. if i bleed them and run a thiner fluid will they be more responsive and less spongy. 2. if i change the pads, what pads must i use? 3. i am running a 180mm rotor in front and a 160mm rotor at the rear is this the best setup. 4. the bike is a cross country hard tail, do i really care if the brakes are spongy? shot faulty
km1234 Posted April 30, 2009 Posted April 30, 2009 Taking the plunge and getting the DB2s today... will let you know if its a fail or score. Had the tektros (great brakes and easy to set up) on my previous bike so i'll give a comparison
km1234 Posted May 25, 2009 Posted May 25, 2009 Right, its safe to say dont do it... 1. Came out the box with air in the system - spongy after bleeding and refilling 2. Changed fluid to lighter dot - still spongy 3. Avid pads - still not happy 4. Rear brake lever failure - nearly resulted in death. 5. Brakes in the bin - happy Now Im on the hunt for Tetkos or juicies - anyone know where i can get a set for under R1800?
Mudsimus Posted May 25, 2009 Posted May 25, 2009 I told you they are crap a long time ago. But you still had to go and bump your head...
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