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shaun

02-01-2008 02:56 AM

Hydraulic disc brakes

I am curious to find out the benefit hydraulic disc brakes over a mechanical set up have. Besides changing pads, what does it take to keep the hydraulic ones working or are they maintenance free?

squirrelnmoose

02-01-2008 12:21 PM

Here's how they work.
Howstuffworks "Brakes: Leverage and Hydraulics"

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