Description
- Hydraulic Disc Brakes with Power Cut Off – 2 Pin (Red connector).
- Pre-filled. No need to bleed!
- Material: Aluminum Alloy.
- Suitable for 12/14/16/20/26-inch wheels.
- Length: 100cm (front) – 180cm (rear).
- Weight: front 410 grams / rear: 440 grams.
- Hose lines can be cut to suit your bicycle.
- Rear brake and brake light function.
This product is suitable for all Rad Power Bikes.
| Feature | Mechanical Brakes | Hydraulic Brakes |
|---|---|---|
| Brake Medium | Cables | Fluid |
| Weight | Heavier | Lighter |
| Performance | Less sensitive requires more power to stop | More sensitive | More stopping power | More reliable |
| Maintenance | Frequent | Virtually maintenance free |
These were just about drop-in on this model, but just some things to be aware of:
- The front caliper mounted using the stock bracket was just a hair too deep, so use a pair of washers to keep the top of the caliper from rubbing the rotor
- I had to bleed the brakes a bit. They certainly stopped without it, but there was a little bit of air that probably got in during shipping. A universal bleed kit works just fine here, the mushroom bolt on the brake lever is where you attach
- The rear caliper mounts without any adapter bracket
- I'm not sure that you can adjust the reach on these levers, but for me they're fine (and my hands are not large)
Overall, I'm really happy that I upgraded to this brake kit. I feel a lot more confident braking from 20+ MPH, but also being able to slow down on steep downhills.
Finally, Gareth is super helpful over email. While like zero documentation about these brakes exists online, it's clear he's spent a lot of time with these on others' bikes and can get you un-stuck.
Installed on Radwagon 4.
Finally decided to upgrade my original brakes...More
Finally decided to upgrade my original brakes from a 750 Watt Rad Rhino 2017 - amazed they lasted so long! - what a difference, especially combined with the Eggrider. - This is truly a must have purchase for a bike of this weight.
So easy to install following the video.
Only 'niggle' was that there were no rubber grips on the levers, like the stock ones, although not a major problem as these were easily purchased.
Exce...More
Excellent stopping power & the peace of mind that you don't need to do constant maintainance. The installation video was great to allow me to install them myself!
Everything exactly like described in the instruction video. Took me just over 1 hour to install both brakes.
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Everything exactly like described in the instruction video. Took me just over 1 hour to install both brakes.
Thank you!
The ordering was simple, but a bit of a confusion...More
The ordering was simple, but a bit of a confusion regarding sending more than one itim to reduce the shipping cost. However it worked out well in the end. The additional cost for custom fees since Brexit is new to us all. I can highly recommend buying this kind of stuff from Gareth and I will be back for sure..
Per Lundblad
Sweden
Now the comfort when braking it's much better.
Very happy with the new brakes.
Overall, a 100% recommended upgrade for your Rad Runner Plus.