New disc brakes for my bike?

Hunders · 24 Jul 2012 at 17:09

Hi guys.

I just got my bike out which I haven't used for a while and noticed that they are both leaking from the reservoir. They are Avid Juicy 3's and out seems that I cannot get spare parts for repair so I am looking at buying new ones.

Can anyone suggest some decent replacement brakes for around £115 each (£230 pair)?

Cheers.

eXist · 25 Jul 2012 at 08:26

no need to spend that much mate, a pair of shimano deore will sert you back £120 and you can resuse your old rotors and possibly adaptors.

Jonny ///M · 25 Jul 2012 at 08:31

eXist said:
no need to spend that much mate, a pair of shimano deore will sert you back £120 and you can resuse your old rotors and possibly adaptors.

Thus is what I put on my bike as I couldn't justify any more money.

The new deore feel amazing for the money imo.

spengos · 25 Jul 2012 at 09:39

I posted a thread last week about disk brakes. I was also looking for replacements to my Avids. Every bike Ive had with Avids has had brake issues. Will never buy them again.

I went for a set of Shimano XT m785. Think they were around £180 for the pair.

Only just fitted them to the bike so not had a chance to give them a proper run in, but have bedded them in. So far they seem excellent. Stopping power is very good. I read a few reviews saying they lack modulation but they seem fine to me. Most importantly they're nice and quiet. Not rubbing(provided you set them up properly) and no squealing or turkey wobble. They also look the business!

Musty Pie · 25 Jul 2012 at 10:47

eXist said:
no need to spend that much mate, a pair of shimano deore will sert you back £120 and you can resuse your old rotors and possibly adaptors.

This,

I got these recently for my bike and have been really happy with them for the price.

The shorter levers feel really nice and they look smart too! Get them you will not regret it!

Shimmyhill · 25 Jul 2012 at 11:03

I fitted some Formula brakes to mine, K18 as i recall - have been great so far and very cheap at the time!

tonym · 25 Jul 2012 at 15:44

Elixir 1's any good to you?

£80 isn't bad....

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=85972

adbp1 · 26 Jul 2012 at 19:56

I work in a bike shop centre oxford, and no word of a lie we have had atleast 4 pairs of avids with some kind of leaking or stuck pistons etc in the past 2 weeks.

stick with shimano if on budget as stated above, great quality and feel for the money.

Jonny ///M · 26 Jul 2012 at 20:12

Me and eXist work in shops too mate. I've seen far too many juicy 3 brakes seized to ****. Even when they work they feel **** or need bled too soon. The hayes hfx 9 come a close second for seizing up when used by guys on the road.

For whatever reason shimano never seem to seize up even during the winter.