DYAKOV Posted June 3, 2017 Report Share Posted June 3, 2017 Hi all, I was just wondering if the 4 finger blades normally feel a bit softer or is it my bad luck again? I've tried having them on 2-3 different brakes (hs33's) and it always feels softer than the standard magura or echo cnc'd ones. However, this time I'm having all the good bits, so it's not a dodgy setup and it still feels like the brake has air in it, although I just bled it... Is there anything I'm missing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEON Posted June 4, 2017 Report Share Posted June 4, 2017 More leverage will your flex frame or fork more than a short blade. I prefer short levers and firm brakes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DYAKOV Posted June 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2017 4 hours ago, LEON said: More leverage will your flex frame or fork more than a short blade. I prefer short levers and firm brakes. Yeah same here. It's an old monty frame with an integrated booster and I put on a wee echo 2 bolt booster as well, so shouldn't be the frame but that makes sense mate. I'll try to give it another bleed just in case and see how I get on... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robkerly Posted June 4, 2017 Report Share Posted June 4, 2017 brakes are surprisingly powerful, even with a booster you will get some flex, i often come across the clamp bolts have been bent by the braking force too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Anscombe Posted June 4, 2017 Report Share Posted June 4, 2017 Check list Good water bleed make sure pads are clean and square brake booster This will give you a solid brake ,Out of curiosity what pads are you using ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwtrials Posted June 4, 2017 Report Share Posted June 4, 2017 Longer levers will always feel spongier. The extra leverage causes more flex. Still good to check everything and make sure it is a solid setup. Personally I always run a 4 bolt booster with longer lever blades. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DYAKOV Posted June 5, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2017 19 hours ago, Dave Anscombe said: Check list Good water bleed make sure pads are clean and square brake booster This will give you a solid brake ,Out of curiosity what pads are you using ? I've always had water bled brakes and I've noticed they feel a lot firmer and more responsive as well! My perfect setup is with echo/zoo/adamant (dengura) cnc blades but nobody seems to have them any more... Anyway, I'm running adm's in tnn backings. Will cut them a bit as they are worn a bit uneven, hope that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyT Posted June 6, 2017 Report Share Posted June 6, 2017 It's a sad time, but all the new levers feel like mushy shite compared to an old hs33...which hit like a rock and doesn't move, granted the new levers are much more powerful and you don't have to squeeze as hard... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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