cmfx_2 Posted May 20, 2007 Report Share Posted May 20, 2007 (edited) Dumb question, but what is a booster brake? How does it differ from a "regular" brake? Is it applicable to V brakes or disc or is it the difference between mechanical and hydraulic? I've noticed it in a few threads now. Edited May 20, 2007 by cmfx_2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant H Posted May 20, 2007 Report Share Posted May 20, 2007 Don't you mean brake booster?A brake booster will stop frame flex from when you put the brakes onSo instead of your brakes pushing out the frame it should result in a stiffer brake feel and more power.Thats if you mean a brake booster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mod Man Leo Posted May 20, 2007 Report Share Posted May 20, 2007 Yeah, Steel frames dont usualy need one, The same goes for some trials bikes, But others, Do or it will snap.Creates less frame flexx and also increases sensisivity, and bite wil hold rather than the frame taking the power, the booster will.Leo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmfx_2 Posted May 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2007 Don't you mean brake booster?Yes, that's what I meant sorry.But others, Do or it will snap.Really? I come from a mountain biking background and don't believe I've ever heard of a frame snapping due to no brake booster. Lots of mtb's are made of aluminum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant H Posted May 20, 2007 Report Share Posted May 20, 2007 Yes, that's what I meant sorry.Really? I come from a mountain biking background and don't believe I've ever heard of a frame snapping due to no brake booster. Lots of mtb's are made of aluminum.Well you only get a vast amount of flex with magura'sI've never heard of frames snapping though as most trials frames are pretty stiff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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