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C50 Brakes
- Thread starter mcfly2008
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ThePianistt
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single vs dual disc is primarily a concern for racing bikes.
The argument being you'll be on the brakes hard and often.
regular bikes, regular driving, shouldn't be a problem.
The argument being you'll be on the brakes hard and often.
regular bikes, regular driving, shouldn't be a problem.
Dickie Back
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I love the C50 brakes
M3x!TaL!aN0
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The C50's stopping power is adequate, but could be better. I've read elsewhere that replacing the front brake line with a braided steel unit makes a big difference. I can't say, I've not done it. I've ridden my C50 for 3 years now, without any problems, but I'm not convinced that fuel injection is that big an advantage.
WishfulThinker
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Yes it is. And if you check the bike listed under his avitar, you'll see he doesn't own one.;-)
As for the original question, no, a single brake system is not as effective as a dual brake system. But a single disk up front is perfectly adaquate for the C50, which is only 800ccs and not that heavy. The mid-sized cruiser segment is very price sensitive, so you won't see a dual disk except where one is really needed, and most cruisers under 900ccs still use a rear drum.
As for the original question, no, a single brake system is not as effective as a dual brake system. But a single disk up front is perfectly adaquate for the C50, which is only 800ccs and not that heavy. The mid-sized cruiser segment is very price sensitive, so you won't see a dual disk except where one is really needed, and most cruisers under 900ccs still use a rear drum.
I'd be curious about the numbers also, but from experience I can tell you there is a noticable difference. I also like the looks, and that they are so much less likely to be damaged. Last time I bought a brand new bike I swapped the brake lines to stainless the day I brought it home.
ButchQuique
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not being a materials expert, I would expect that as the brake fluid gets hot, the rubber tubing (which is reinforced with, heck I don't know) becomes plyable.
The tubing is held to a standard where it won't fail, but, as it becomes plyable, it would be prone to stretch.
Just not sure how much it would stretch. Probably around 5%, maybe a bit more, probably less.
The tubing is held to a standard where it won't fail, but, as it becomes plyable, it would be prone to stretch.
Just not sure how much it would stretch. Probably around 5%, maybe a bit more, probably less.