Originally Posted by
willtsmith_nwi
I'm not aware of any hydraulic system that allows you to adjust the system leverage (only the pad clearance).
That's due to the fact that you don't know (have never ridden with?) hydraulic disc brakes. Hayes El Caminos and Avid Codes both have this feature. There are probably others, but those are the two that I currently own/use.
Originally Posted by
willtsmith_nwi
If you don't believe cables disc brakes are "powerful enough", try hooking them up to cantilever levers and see what happens ;-)
If you categorically believe mechanical discs are "powerful enough," I've got a couple trails I'd really like you to follow me down.