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pual
04-10-04, 09:41 AM
Hey,

I'm just wondering can a front disc brake be fit on the rear with an adaptor of some kind? I can find so many cheap front hydro brakes but rears seem to be much more expensive. I realize you'd have to buy a longer hose but can it be done? I'm thinking specifically of shimano deore hydros (BR-M525).

Maelstrom
04-10-04, 10:51 AM
Rear is more expensive because the have different adaptors and longer hose. Really there isn' technically any difference.
d_D
04-10-04, 10:54 AM
You will proberly also need a new leaver as it will come with a front side (LH?) brake lever.

I am not sure but I think the same caliper will fit on the rear mounts but it will require a smaller disk.
For example a no.3 hope mini caliper is the same for front and rear but fits a 185mm disk on front and 165mm rear. I would guess shimano are the same.

Add in the cost of a new lever, host, fluid and perhaps even a new disk or adapter and it will proberly be cheaper to get a rear in the first place.

Maelstrom
04-10-04, 11:09 AM
Hayes have flippable levers. That should save money :)
tFUnK
04-11-04, 02:45 AM
my avid mechs are interchangeable f/r. i don't see why shimano's wouldn't be.