Hayes Cable Actuated Disc Brakes

Instead of the braking pad applying friction on the rim it does so on the rotor bringing the bike to a stop.

Hayes cable actuated disc brakes.

I tried pushing fluid through one expecting it to come out the other but it seems there is no connection between the two. Hayes mx expert mechanical disc brake 160mm rotor black. After extensive testing trp brings an updated cable actuated hydraulic braking system back to the cycling market with the hy rd cable actuated hydraulic disc brake offering you a cost effective way to achieve better braking power and modulation. Also known as cable actuated brakes mechanical disc brake work exactly like rim spoon brakes.

The setup is quite simple. However the only difference is the point of contact. It s got 2 bleed nipples. Hayes cx brake may have been off my radar for a few years but my curiosity was piqued when all city spec d the company s 1999 msrp drop bar gorilla monsoon with hayes.

Since then cable actuated brakes have taken a back seat to their hydraulic counterparts. It includes a brake lever a cable and the mechanical disc. Hayes cx expert mechanical disc brake caliper set 140 160mm 6 bolt rotor silver 99 99. Hayes mx 1 disc brake set cable actuated with pads and mounts.

Dangerboy brake levers for hayes hydaulic disc brakes. 2 new refurbished from 58 50. I can t figure out how to bleed it. That s not to say that mechanical disc brakes have gone the way of all flesh.