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Hayes MX3 Mechanical

Average Rating 3.75/5
# of Reviews 4
MSRP $
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Description:-Entry Level compact Mechanical
-Die cast one-pecec caliper
-Progressice friction material for modulation
-Compatible with all linear pull levers
-5mm allen key inner pad adjustments
-Compatible with all Hayes brackets





Submitted by Erwin Frank-Schultz a Weekend Warrior from Hamshire UK
Date Reviewed: January 25, 2007
Duration Product Used:3 months
Purchased At:LBS - came with bike
Strengths:This review is for the MX-4, similar OEM version
Stop well when set up correctly. ECB pads and some coppa slip on the back of them stopped the squealing.
Seem tough enough
Weaknesses:Need constant tuning to keep them operating
Design issue (see below)
No protection (e.g. rubber boot) to keep dirt out
Similar Products Used:Vs only
Bike Setup:Kona Blast, upgraded to Flying snake cables all round
Bottom Line:The reason that I am replacing them is a design issue.
When the ads wear you have to adjust the inner static pad with a hex key (nuisance but ok), the outer pad is adjusted using cable length. This means that the lever to which the cable end is fastened gets closer to the static arm holding the cable outer. My subjective view is that this reduces the leverage and therefore stopping power and also pulls the cable at an angle so that it rubs on the hole in the static arm holding the cable outer. You therefore have to replace pads long before they are fully worn to maintain performance.
I think the Avid BB7 fixes most of these issues. Have decided to go for Shimano LX Hyds though as the muck that gets into the cables in our English winter is still an issue.
Value Rating:3Overall Rating:2

Submitted by Matt a Weekend Warrior from Manitoba
Date Reviewed: September 3, 2006
Duration Product Used:Less than 1 month
Price Paid: $100.00
Purchased At:Came OEM with bike
Strengths:Adjustability. I find that these breaks adjust easily which you will be doing guite often. Modulation
Weaknesses:Need to be adjusted often. (every ride) I'm not terribly fussy about a little noise but these breaks will be rubing by the end of any decent ride. Breaking power on any longer decents will give you fingers a pretty decent workout.
Similar Products Used:Vees
Bike Setup:Stock '06 Norco Storm
Bottom Line:These breaks are good if your just getting into disk breaks. Breaking power isn't all that great but I'm satisfied overall. If your bike comes with them they will serve your purpose. Certainly on the upgrade list
Value Rating:3Overall Rating:3

Submitted by maillot gratton a Downhiller from ottawa ontario canada
Date Reviewed: May 18, 2006
Favorite Trail:a-line
Duration Product Used:Less than 1 month
Price Paid: $60.00
Purchased At:joe mama
Strengths:umbreackeable unless a big ass wipe out
Weaknesses:lots of noise
Similar Products Used:hfx-9
Bike Setup:250 dirt
Bottom Line:its preatty good
Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

Submitted by joe a Downhiller from toronto,ontario,canada
Date Reviewed: September 24, 2005
Favorite Trail:dh
Duration Product Used:3 months
Price Paid: $150.00
Purchased At:mtb canada
Strengths:brakes
Weaknesses:squeaks
Similar Products Used:shimano disks
Bike Setup:canondale chase
Bottom Line:really good for the price
Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5






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