Whats better for djs hydraulic brakes or cable v brakes

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Whats better for djs hydraulic brakes or cable v brakes
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flag ed121
Posted: Jun 22, 2009 at 7:56 Quote
hello my m8 says that v brakes are better because they dont brake but i prefer hydrolic wat is your opion
flag SkiRacer
Posted: Jun 22, 2009 at 8:03 Quote
wtf is he smoking?
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Posted: Jun 22, 2009 at 8:10 Quote
SkiRacer wrote:
wtf is he smoking?

nothing good im guessing
flag ed121
Posted: Jun 22, 2009 at 8:24 Quote
it aint me it my m8 he says that if you brake a hydrolic then there knacked and all i said is wtf r u on about he then said put a thread up and see what is the best so have a go at him he is chazdaman
flag dirtjumpdan
Posted: Jun 22, 2009 at 8:28 Quote
You and your friend are having a little argument?
Cute 3


V brakes can offer better stopping power, when set up correctly, and they are easier to fix and set up, IMO.

Hydro's have a sharper feel, and will also work very well, but are prone to braking easier.

Persoanlly I like the feel of a Hydro much more, but im always scared mines broken or needs bleeding etc.
flag Atrak
Posted: Jun 22, 2009 at 8:48 Quote
at first I didn't recognize the full title and thought that it was hydro verses mech disc brakes and thought that the results could be interesting.. but v-brakes?

you could get away with riding v-brakes if you are crazy smooth, otherwise disc is the way to go.
flag Shore888
Posted: Jun 22, 2009 at 11:40 Quote
I heard V's can be good, but when they came stock on my havoc, within a few days riding the paint on the sidewalls of my back rim was gone Frown so I dont like that, and if you knock your rim outta true a bit they rub. Go disk, they feel great!
flag lurv-the-ride
Posted: Jun 22, 2009 at 11:44 Quote
First, Ed type properly, and use capitilization. Razz

And this thread will just be opinions anyway. So you won't find a definate answer.


Plus, you've completely forgotten cable disc brakes too.
flag Spider987
Posted: Jun 22, 2009 at 11:45 Quote
Shore888 wrote:
I heard V's can be good, but when they came stock on my havoc, within a few days riding the paint on the sidewalls of my back rim was gone Frown so I dont like that, and if you knock your rim outta true a bit they rub. Go disk, they feel great!
What if you bend ur disk
flag ed121
Posted: Jun 22, 2009 at 11:47 Quote
me and barrett have had a argument and he said that v brake were better then hydros and then he said lets see what people say on pinkbike
flag lurv-the-ride
Posted: Jun 22, 2009 at 11:47 Quote
Spider987 wrote:
Shore888 wrote:
I heard V's can be good, but when they came stock on my havoc, within a few days riding the paint on the sidewalls of my back rim was gone Frown so I dont like that, and if you knock your rim outta true a bit they rub. Go disk, they feel great!
What if you bend ur disk
Your less likely to bend your rotor than your rim, right? Your riding on your rim all the time, so its more of a chance of getting buckled. Cool
flag jordilunn101
Posted: Jun 22, 2009 at 11:49 Quote
Bend it back??? or is that too obvious...
cables are best for hardly any maintenance and stopping power...
and they are cheap and strong( disc depending)
flag doberdann
Posted: Jun 22, 2009 at 11:51 Quote
i have to say hydro i have a juicy 5 and its the best thing for dj
flag Shore888
Posted: Jun 22, 2009 at 11:52 Quote
Spider987 wrote:
Shore888 wrote:
I heard V's can be good, but when they came stock on my havoc, within a few days riding the paint on the sidewalls of my back rim was gone Frown so I dont like that, and if you knock your rim outta true a bit they rub. Go disk, they feel great!
What if you bend ur disk
Whats easier, buying a new rim for 200$ or a new rotor for 40$? Wink
flag JoeMustang
Posted: Jun 22, 2009 at 11:57 Quote
v brakes can workm out ok for dj and street cuz u dont need much power, they are lighter, and cheaper. for for dh and freeride, ur better off wiht some hydros, cuz they deal wiht the heat waaayy better
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