sUm Posted February 8, 2009 Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 Hey there, as the title suggests, I'm looking for opinions about the Echo TR brake. It hasn't been on the market for very long so I haven't heard much feedback about them. The reason I'm wondering about them is because I need to replace my leaky Magura HS33, and I'm able to get a TR for less than a new Magura.Specifically I'm hoping to hear about how the lever feels and whether or not it tends to leak. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Chinnery Posted February 8, 2009 Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 Never used one, But I know you have to use an oil bleed though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyb Posted February 9, 2009 Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 They leak, lots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Chinnery Posted February 9, 2009 Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 They leak, lots.Yeah if you use water bleeds, It errodes the seal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam-Griffin Posted February 9, 2009 Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 Yeah if you use water bleeds, It errodes the seal.Not necessarily, my Echo Cnc brake leaked even when it had a factory bleed in it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashley-Wood Posted February 9, 2009 Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 i always thought it was because the plunger was slightly to small. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Chinnery Posted February 9, 2009 Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 Not necessarily, my Echo Cnc brake leaked even when it had a factory bleed in it Ahh ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaze_ Posted February 11, 2009 Report Share Posted February 11, 2009 They actually leak, because they are made of 7075 or 6061 aluminum. The Magura ones are some other alloy and when bled with water they do not corrode like the Echo ones.Never ridden a TR brake, but the old ones were great when bled with oil. I suppose these would be the same.Their lever is great by the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyb Posted February 11, 2009 Report Share Posted February 11, 2009 They dont feel anything like the cnc one unfortunately, its like braking with sponges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan6061 Posted February 14, 2009 Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 After all the hassle I had with my Dengura, I'd avoid any brakes from Deng, which is a shame really, as they do look nice.Being british, I like to buy british things if I can. Not because I take pride in where I live, because if it breaks I don't have to pay a lot to send it back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossi Posted February 14, 2009 Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 (edited) . Edited February 14, 2009 by Rossi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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