Sleighdog Posted October 1, 2013 Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 Hi I'm new to this forum, Was wondering if anyone had tried running a hs33 with a hope tech lever? Is there too much travel on the rim brake in relation to the size of the piston in the lever? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.Wood Posted October 1, 2013 Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 Won't work, they use different fluids that will eat each other's seals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash-Kennard Posted October 1, 2013 Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 agreed wont work. would also feel pretty horrible if it did work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleighdog Posted October 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 Cheers, Also, I ride a 24" inspired with said Maguras on the back. I weigh about 16 stone and am finding that the brakes aren't adequate when I need them to be. Are there any pads you would recommend without a grind or tarring my rim?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williams Posted October 1, 2013 Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 I'd recommend you grinding your rim. How come you don't want to grind btw? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash-Kennard Posted October 1, 2013 Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 ive been this way for a while too. want a streety shit brake for manuals and things but want perfect power, hold and bite on a brake for trials. i have been using heatsink yellows on a smooth rim, just regular cleaning on the rim makes it work much better if you ride dusty areas. much better for the attributes given for traditional trials. whereas on my other bike (tgs/weight) with cousts in plastic backings and a harsh grind.would be overkill for a 24" i think. but something like the heatsink yellows would probably be alright. so i think i will be going for a grind on the rear soon. cheers, ash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleighdog Posted October 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 Yes nice one. Didn't want a grind as not too good at shifting my weight whilst holding a manual. But am reconsidering now as I could learn to control it more rather than not having the ability to stall on high rail etc. plus I got black rims and didn't want to detract from the looks. I had discs on my 26" and it's taking some getting used to. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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