Gilbert Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 what exactly is a brake booser and what does it do, i think i need one on the back when i need the brake to be rock solid, the frame bends reducing the amount of pressure they can put out if im right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz96 Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 Yes you've got the idea, it will stiffen the frame which means it wont flex out as much when you pull the brake, will give you a stronger brake and will prevent the frame flexing so much after a long time and adventually cracking (only if your frame felx's alot) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidmark Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 id say you need a booster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilbert Posted May 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 cheers guys, thanks for the help but how do i know if it will fit before i spend £25-£30 i really dont know on sizes, 2 or 4 bolt, im not yet fimiliar with normal sizes, gd brands of parts, etc i tihnk it might be a 4 bolt, but all i know its a mission prodigy 20" with is it maguara brakes or what ever they are called? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 cheers guys, thanks for the help but how do i know if it will fit before i spend £25-£30 i really dont know on sizes, 2 or 4 bolt, im not yet fimiliar with normal sizes, gd brands of parts, etc i tihnk it might be a 4 bolt, but all i know its a mission prodigy 20" with is it maguara brakes or what ever they are called? You have to remove the rear brake and neasure one hole to the other on each side. This will determine what size you needs 2 or 4 bolt refers to the style of booster. 2 bolts attach to the top bolts.on the magura clamps. 4 bolts attach to all 4 bolts Personally id go for a 2 bolt booster as its alot easier to set up your brakes this way. And they offer plenty.of.stiffness over no booster. Sorry for typos im on my phone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agram Posted May 30, 2011 Report Share Posted May 30, 2011 hi i got a short question, so i didnt wanna open a whole new topic for that..so..i"m wondering if i can mount a 2 bolt booster on a 4 bolt mount?is that acceptable? or should it be a 4 bolt one? thanx guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted May 30, 2011 Report Share Posted May 30, 2011 As Dan's said above a 2 bolt booster still works on 4 bolt mounts it just only bolts onto the top 2 mounts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agram Posted May 30, 2011 Report Share Posted May 30, 2011 As Dan's said above a 2 bolt booster still works on 4 bolt mounts it just only bolts onto the top 2 mounts. ok tnx ,thats great..i just thought that i lose some of the stiffness if i mount it only onto 2 bolts.. makes sense .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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