unicycle boy Posted June 21, 2006 Report Share Posted June 21, 2006 Could someone explain to me exactly why brake boosters improve the braking power? Also why do some work better than others? And what one have you found best?Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mods Posted June 21, 2006 Report Share Posted June 21, 2006 (edited) They stop the frame flexing whe the brake is on.. if the frame flexes the brake is spongy..not good! some works better than others because of the design i suppose. Edited June 21, 2006 by mods Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unicycle boy Posted June 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2006 Do you mean the frame bends when you say 'flexes'? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mods Posted June 21, 2006 Report Share Posted June 21, 2006 (edited) bend is too 'permanent' the frame goes back to it's original state when u release the brake, so thats why i used the word flexes Edited June 21, 2006 by mods Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unicycle boy Posted June 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2006 ok thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basher Posted June 21, 2006 Report Share Posted June 21, 2006 when the pads push against the rim, they push with such a great force that the frame pushes outwards and this gives your brake a spongy feeling. a brake booster fits on your brake mounts, there like a brace i supose. they stop as much of the flex as they can. im running a echo 2 bolt booster and have found it to be great. it has really stiffend my brake up, its the same as the 4 bolt one really so i would recomend ither one of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-MAG-05-DAN Posted June 21, 2006 Report Share Posted June 21, 2006 use the search there have been lots of topics on this subject.Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
future orange 660 Posted June 21, 2006 Report Share Posted June 21, 2006 do a seach for the topic by heatsink where steve found the optimum design for a booster. this may help to explain more. there is also more infor on heatsinkbikes.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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