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gpz1170
a Cross Country Rider
from WisconsinDate Reviewed: June 22, 2011
Strengths: Decent machining quality,Weaknesses: I bought a fully built Yeti 575 and the Shimano 575 hydraulic brakes came with it. Initally I could bleed the brakes and where they would hold pressure for about a week, after that I would bleed them before every ride. The rear brake was more of an issue than the front. The braking performance was poor at best providing a very mushy feel.
I rode with a friend of mine who had the Shimano 485 (I may be wrong on that number)brakes and they felt pretty solid which was odd because both systems used the exact same caliper. This leads me to believe that the master cylinder is the weak link. I didnt car for the master cylinder design because the reservoir fluid does not always cover the piston resulting in air getting into the lines. This is only my assumption though.Bottom Line: I replaced the 575's with Hayes Stroker Acs's and never looked. If you are on a budger and looking for decent disc brakes skip the 575 and get mechanical Avid BB7's.
Favorite Trail: any
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Purchased At: Came stock on my bik
Similar Products Used: Shimano 485 hydraulic brakes, Hayse Stroker Ace
Bike Setup: Yeti 575 with XT and Hayes
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esundell90
a Cross Country Rider
from Marquette, MI, USADate Reviewed: June 16, 2011
Strengths: high quality feel, well thought out design, great braking feel.Weaknesses: Stopping power is a little less than what I'd hoped.Bottom Line: Good brake for the price. The feel and modulation are great! However, I was not super impressed with the overall stopping power. I guess I figured they bight harder than they do. I have heard this is due to the stock pad compound however. When these pads get a little more scant, I'll look at upgrading the pads and see if that makes any noticeable change.
Favorite Trail: Pioneer Trail
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$150.00
Purchased At: ebay
Similar Products Used: Hayes mechanical, Jucy 3's and 5's
Bike Setup: Surly Karate Monkey
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Wartsnall
a Cross Country Rider
from UKDate Reviewed: June 15, 2011
Bottom Line: Value brake that requires you to adopt an all or nothing approach to braking. Either you go hell for leather on the levers and stop or you get nothing. In the wet.. Well, don't ride downhill.
Good design in terms of bleed access and ease, but bad design in terms of compounds used, especially reservoir bolt.
I have bled these 3 times since I got them in an attempt to improve performance, no luck. Oh, I had to buy a special little yellow pot to bleed with.
Duration Product Used: 3 months
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$290.00
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joey1
a Cross Country Rider
from Charlotte, NC USADate Reviewed: May 1, 2011
Strengths: Very good braking power and control.Weaknesses: Not durable enough for reality of mountain trail use. The problem is the lever design, when the lever is stressed (ie spill the bike on the ground), the lever deforms a plate inside. Then they are never the same. Seems to need adjustment a little more frequently than others.Bottom Line: If you never crash or stress a brake, these would work for you.
Favorite Trail: all good
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Purchased At: Trek on EX6
Similar Products Used: Avid Juicy 3, and mechanical discs
Bike Setup: Trek EX6. Great bike otherwise
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joetherider
a Cross Country Rider
from Cagayan de oro city, PhilippinesDate Reviewed: February 24, 2011
Strengths: Very nice feel with the servo wave designed levers. Braking power is very good, especially cross country curves. soft feeling while grabbing. (well most hydros do)Weaknesses: None so far. But, i think pads from stock shimano are a wuzz. especially on wet it's like grinding and doesnt have that much braking power. mostly, it's cheap.Bottom Line: Very good for the price i paid for. I'm not into the blings what im after is the sustainabilty and durability. But this product is way very excellent from the products i've used before this 5 stars for it.
Favorite Trail: Wesley's way
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$120.00
Purchased At: LBS
Similar Products Used: Avid Juicy 3, avid mechanicals, hayes MX4.
Bike Setup: GT agressor with 2009 deore xts rockshox psylo XC 2004
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