Bicycle Mechanics - Brake's

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speed_demon17
10-11-04, 05:00 PM
I was wondering if n e body new if a hydrualic brake lever would work on a u - brake because i just broke my brake lever ad this guy is goin to sell me a hayes hydraulic for cheap but i dont know if it will work on my current brakes

bbd
10-11-04, 05:10 PM
Hi Speed Demon. Hydraulic brake levers wont work on V brakes unless you are using hydraulic V brakes. Normal v brakes use a cable whereas hydraulic brakes run a fluid line and these arent compatible. Check your bike for the correct frame fittings for discs or if you are not sure take the bike to your local bile shop and ask them to check for you.
operator
10-11-04, 06:12 PM
no AOL'ese k thanks.

speed_demon17
10-13-04, 09:33 PM
hey thanks man, i guess this guy was tryin to rip me off. :)