Does anyone use a Brake-Booster?

corbin;1148587 wrote:
If you are having trouble with not getting enough stopping power from
maguras, more than likely it is due to air in the lines.

I don't think you need a booster.

corbin




yeah


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To give my answer to some of the things mentioned.

* You don't need a booster, but it does improve feel as the frame
flexes quite a bit (which is not strange). Up to a about 4mm/side or so
when it gets steep.
* If you are afraid of breaking it, get a 4 bolt.
* A bit of the flex comes from "mount twisting" which is not adressed
if you put the booster on the inside.
* Also it makes the brake less prone to squealing.

There are cheaper alternatives, the one i got is one of the lightest
and about more than half of what the maguras cost me. (I'm just a big
kid... :-)


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JesseG;1148670 wrote:
But then wouldn't there be sponginess in the lever feel after the pads
hit the rim? I'd love it if that's the problem, but I don't think so.
Truly, I'm frequently on 30-35% grades for an extended time (at least
for as long as I can stay up and my arm can take it.)



A brake booster isn't going to make it easier to brake and take less
pressure on your arms; the maguras are some of the easiest brakes to
engage.

I do know about the type of fatigue you are talking about. Maybe you
should try the Spooner? Or mount the brake on a t7, if you are running a
coker.

corbin


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