What Brakes?!?!

[rpk1988]

I just placed an order for my new P.1. I am expecting it to arrive soon. You all know that they do not come with a front brake. Should I buy the same one that it has in the rear which I believe is a Hayes HMX-2 for the front or upgrade. I need a good cheap disc brake. I was thinking about getting the Avid ball bearing brakes. Any input will be nice. :thumb:

When I order a new brake (and a new fork, the one on the P.1 sucks) I will be getting little crown valve caps. Those should be tight.

[TheMontashu]

go avid

[rpk1988]

Any more Input for would be nice? I am really just looking for the cheapest way out of this.

[motomike]

definitely go with avid. also might look at IRD. go avid or go home! :D

[rpk1988]

Haha. Alright, thanks for the input. If i get a DJ3, should I put an 8 inch or 6 inch rotor up front?

[bradical]

I'd probably run a 6, for dj and street, i doubt you'd need an 8" rotor for stopping power. 6 should be fine, but it's your decision.

[rpk1988]

Yea true, I was just saying for an 8" I would need a larger adapter correct. I guess with the disc mounts that Marzocchi has, you dont need a larger rotor. I believe you do if it has a Manitou. We will see.

[DownhillnDunkey]

Definately get an avid, i have mx2's.... not liken em so well.. but it just might be because i dont take care of things? :/

[rpk1988]

True, but I would take car of em because I have the tools and a shop to take car of em in. I might just buy a HMX-2 for the front and right em until I dont let them anymore. My friend has HMX-1's on his 2003 P.1 and the brake pads havent been changed for 2 years and they still work good enough to get up on the back tire.

[HTFR]

i ran avid 203mm all year, held up well, with the funn torque twister lever (it just keeps bending back, i love it) and they startled most 8inch hayse riders. with the funn levers you can adj them from a canti pull to a v-brake pull , and basically it make the brake softer withe more modulation or more on and off, basically the same power just whether you want a hard or softer lever. 8/10

[rpk1988]

I love my levers to be reactive. I hate squeezing down to the bar to get stopping power. Thats mostly because I like to do some "trials" stuff while riding street.

[NotQuiteJdm]

I told you, Avid for a mech. brake! I have an Avid for my front and its wayyy better then the hayes rear

[ufdff15]

I have Avid mechs and HMX-1 and i would go with the avids. The Avids have so much more power and adjustablity than the Hayes.

[rpk1988]

Now on another subject.

Ok, now when my P.1 comes should I ride it for a while with the fork that comes with it or buy a DJ3. Or should I save up for a Rock Shox Pike.

[arboc!]

avid mechs, thats what i have in the front on mine :thumb:

[arboc!]

ride it for a while with that fork, then up grade later. mz wont resell so you should get as much use out of it as you can

[The Kadvang]

Now on another subject.

Ok, now when my P.1 comes should I ride it for a while with the fork that comes with it or buy a DJ3. Or should I save up for a Rock Shox Pike.

Pike no doubt... miles ahead of the DJ3 in every way.

[rpk1988]

ride it for a while with that fork, then up grade later. mz wont resell so you should get as much use out of it as you can

Yea good idea. Then maybe I will buy a Pike later. If I cant get it through my shop, then I will just go with the DJ series.

[arboc!]

what p.1 are you getting

[rpk1988]

The A1 of course.

[arboc!]

good call

[rpk1988]

You know it boy. I cant wait.

[youaintaitken]

get hombre's

[rpk1988]

What are those?

[dexter]

get a manitou stance 80mm best street fork for the money

[dvasis]

The fork that comes standard isn't the greatest piece of work ive ever seen, i would save up for the pike, but it all depends on what type of riding you do most.