Bill_B Posted May 16, 2007 Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 I'm thinking of upgrading the hoses on my XC bike, they are only Shimano Deore calipers, but I'm wondering if better quality braided hose will improve the feel of the brakes. I assume someone must be running them on their maggies or similar? did it make a noticable difference over the std nylon/poly plastic hose that comes as standard?Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash-Kennard Posted May 16, 2007 Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 the only real advantage is that they don't break as easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerz Posted May 16, 2007 Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 (edited) Iv'e been running braided hose on my rear hs33 which i brought of "anzo" for around 6 months now and to be honest i havn't noticed no differance in braking power or feel of the brake compared to using standard hosing but my hose hasn't snapped yet so thats gotta be a bonus. Edited May 16, 2007 by powerz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anzo Posted May 16, 2007 Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 I ran Hope braiding on my last magura, basically for pimping purposes, no real difference in power that I noticed but it was a pretty damn good brake before it. Theres stuff I've read where it claims a X percentage increase in power (something to do with less flex in the brake) but this is obvious bullshit if you ask me...But hey, for the sake of £30 something quid you'll get an investment (always sell for a good price) and you'll never have to worry about crappy magura hosing splitting or snapping! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_B Posted May 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2007 (edited) Hmmm, if its purely a pimpy thing I'll leave it until I have some cash to burn. I assumes they would be stiffer and offer more 'feel' to the brakes, as braided hoses do in a car, I guess the pressures are just not high enough.Thanks for the honest opinions Edited May 17, 2007 by Bill_B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike W Posted May 18, 2007 Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 Yeah, i use goodridge hose on mine, no performance difference other than it doesnt split and leak mike W Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtisRider Posted May 18, 2007 Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 change to them when your hoses break, if it ain't broken, don't fix it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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