Brake Conundrum

[ThePriceSeliger]

Well I find myself asking another silly question. This isn't your average brake question. I am looking for a brake which doesn't need decent modulation, I just need it to lock up and be able to hold weight. For my IH Porter for things such as stalls and silly kid tricks. I had Hayes but they are all failing on me at the same time. I was thinking Avid Juicy 5's, but never really had good ride time on them. I will be riding my bike alot more seeing as I am now a public school student in Amarillo for the first time.

[Tame Ape]

Are you still in High School or is this college? Still in CT?

[ThePriceSeliger]

I actually left my school yesterday to go back home. Highschool, I went to Avon Old Farms.

[MMcG]

Just get an Avid BB7 and some really good cable and housing.

[Tame Ape]

I actually left my school yesterday to go back home. Highschool, I went to Avon Old Farms.

kicked out? :disgust1:

[ThePriceSeliger]

kicked out? :disgust1:

No, wasn't really doing anything for me, I withdrew.

[Tame Ape]

how exactly is high school supposed to "do anything for you?"

the chicks man, the chicks...

[brungeman]

Price,

I think that the Juicy 5's are a great choice. I like the modulation I get out of them, but I also like the fact that if i pull the lever in, the brakes are like an on/off switch. I can get them to lock up with one finger, no problem.

of all the brakes I have tried, and run, (shimano, Avid, Hayes, Hope) the Avids seamed as good as any, and better than most! they are quality at a great price!

[Skookum]

What is failing on your Hayes? The reason i ask is that Hayes are exactly what you're asking for. Do you have the metal levers and not the plastic, that makes a big difference in performance and longevity. Plus a goodridge hose goes a long way...

i mean if you're going to fork over the cash for a new brake set you may as well look at the option of just upgrading what you have. If that's the problem you might be able to do it for cheaper.

[brungeman]

how exactly is high school supposed to "do anything for you?"

this is how it works N 8 ... you go to school to prep you for the next step in life. For some that is college, others trade school, or for some just to prep for a job! If the private school wasn't helping him attain anything more than a public school could, then he was spending a ton of money for nothing!

but I think that the private school's name alone on the diploma would have opened some doors, more than a public school's would!

[jrfor0]

what rotor size are you running on the hayes? i would try 8" rotors, if you haven't already, before you spend any money on new brakes

[w00dy]

Just get an Avid BB7 and some really good cable and housing.

I 2nd that.

[Brian HCM#1]

Buy Hopes!!!!!

[Jim Mac]

For on/off disc braking, try Magura Gustav's or Avid Codes. I have no direct experience with either one of these, but I have heard from folks that they both have serious lockup power.

[Tame Ape]

Buy Hopes!!!!!

SPAMMMMM

[trailblazer]

Just get an Avid BB7 and some really good cable and housing.
ya mon
they lock up easy and that is how they work. You need a solid lever.

[ThePriceSeliger]

The boarding school name would have done more for me if I played hockey.

[skatetokil]

Hope makes a "mono trials" version that is supposed to be on/off as you describe.

[giantrider89]

Yep, the hope mono trials, or mono moto (seen it called both) would be awesome for what your looking for...

[arboc!]

price, go with the juicy 5s. ive got a pair and you cant beat em for the price.

[ThePriceSeliger]

I got a rear Juicy 7 for a killer deal a few minutes ago.