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NEW and USED Hayes Dominion T4 and T2 Mountain Bike brakes - $199 (South Mountain)
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I have a T2 set still on the bike, test before use!!!! I am a systems tester, this set has been tested on my Revel for the past 3 months. Selling these used for $199ea side or $399 for F-R set. Low use. Will included extra barb and olive.
or NEW sets
T4-T2 staggered set $525 total (Trail optimized)
T4-T4 set $599 total (the downhill combination)
T2-T2 set $499 total (very underrated)
The fancy version of the revered Hayes Dominion A-series. T-series performance of these is identical to the A-series since the hydraulics are identical, only the titanium and carbon fiber LEVER make them lighter.
I have learned that the best brakes for me are the ones that have the fewest things to not like about them. Good brakes transparently and consistently do the same thing every time we use them (out of mind), it is only when they scare us do take notice. Here is a list that shows how these brakes in the top 5 industry wide, and top 2 for me. I have used no less than 10-12 different brake technologies in the last 20 years, and 20-30 different brake pads.
Why are these special? Come and test them.
1. The big one, hand fatigue and arm pump. The ball bearing lever pivot, light return spring and teflon glide ring master piston makes these handles the easiest to actuate, less than 4 oz finger force to bite point. This brake holds that title. Most brakes, like Code RSC, are closer to 20 oz, or worse, over 2 lb for the Maven. That is just to make pad contact, before any actual braking. Hayes light touch is a characteristic of these brakes that the user will never be conscious of UNTIL you try brakes that are not designed for true single finger freedom. All force goes into braking, not overcoming inefficiency. The pleasant result is less hand, finger and arm fatigue.
2. CARBON FIBER brake lever shaped by Reynolds an ergonomic improvement over most designs. Bare handed riders really love these and never experience a cold lever.
3. Titanium hardware.
4. Highly machined for lowest total weight, 253g for T2 handle hose and caliper.
5. K2 Brake hose is well known as the stiffest, especially important for the rear brake with longer run to avoid squishy lever feel due to ballooning.
6. Highest hydraulic leverage, 20% higher than shimano.
7. The surface area of the T4 brake pad is 24% greater than 4-piston shimano. The T2 pad has only 7% less area than shimano 4-piston. The T2 directly compares to 4-piston power, but with improved feel.
8. Modulation best described as aggressively linear, unlike Sram, which are either binary (rsc) or unaggressive (r)
9. No moving bite point.
10. Ratings show lowest maintenance, highest reliability, in class.
11. The only brakes with crosshair caliper alignment screws, which adds sanity to the task of pad-rotor spacing.
12. Highest power to weight ratio among all braking systems, except trickstuff.
13. 2 caliper bleed ports, easier to remove a caliper bubble.
14. Can be handle bled using a shimano funnel.
15. T2 pads are TOP LOADING. This is a huge convenience, no removing the wheel to adjust or replace pads.
On a trail bike, I prefer T4 front, T2 rear for better braking balance. Perfect used condition, as new, still on size large bike to test. They DO NOT disappoint.
Most people will be happy with T2 Front and Rear, or T4 front only with T2 rear. This will provide the best proportioned (balanced) enduro brakeset, remembering that the front tire provides 2-3 times the traction and braking of the rear tire during hard deceleration. This is also how motorcycles and cars are designed. Putting a T4 on the rear is just overkill in most cases and loss of traction control is often the result.
Whatever your preference, these brakes are best for any lightweight build where peak performance and modulation is required with the lowest finger force. They do have the highest power to weight ratio in the sport, but that is not the reason to buy them. Once you put your hands on them, it becomes clear.
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