Hayes MX-2 to Hayes Hyd switch
03-20-05, 05:20 PM
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Hayes MX-2 to Hayes Hyd switch
Hello good day, I want to know how hard it would be to switch to full Hydraulic brakes on a 2004 ORYX Spit FIRE 33? IT hAS Hayes mx-2 on it now.
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Wouldn't be hard at all. Most brakes come prebled, so it would be a matter of removing the caliper, cable and lever and replacing it with the same
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I would definantly upgrade, MX-2's suck. Like Maelstorm said, it would not be hard at all. Unlike mechs, these things come with the levers and all you need.
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03-20-05, 06:03 PM
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So could you make a list of everything i will need?
that would be cool
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that would be cool
thanks alot
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well all you really need is going to be in the box of the hydraulic brake. You need your hose, fluid, levers, the brake, bolts, rotor and 51mm adapter. Well bleed kit also
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And dont be intimidated by bleeding brakes. Its really easy, but it can get a tiny bit messy. Get someone to show you how and you will be fine. The Hayes Nines come prebled, but the Mags dont.
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Where do you NOT find mags prebled. I have never purchased a set that weren't bled before.
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Watch out to make sure you don't get any brake fluid from the Hayes hydro's on any painted surfaces.... It'll strip the paint immediately....
