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I’m nearing the end of the line for the SRAM Level T brakes on my 2018/19 Fat Boy. They “brake” fine (200/front, 180/rear), but have absolutely zero lever travel adjustment, lever feel is horrible in the cold, and they constantly rub requiring resetting the pads (sometimes after only one ride). They are well maintained and I’ve bled and adjusted them, but these complaints just never go away. I keep thinking of the DB7 mechanicals on my Banshee - they just work, every time, in every condition, and I have complete set-up control on pad clearance/lever-travel.
Help me find new brakes! I’m not sure what I’m after other than good, reliable brakes that set and forget. I understand brakes require maintenance, and I’m not at all concerned with that as long as they respond favorably to the service. So, what do I get:
Oh, one more thing, do any other MTB/Fat brakes allow for adjusting (larger) clearance between pad and disc, like Avid mechanicals do? With my DB7’s this always seemed a blessing in sloppy conditions.
EDIT: Just did my pre-snow/night-ride check and the Level T’s truely suck.
Help me find new brakes! I’m not sure what I’m after other than good, reliable brakes that set and forget. I understand brakes require maintenance, and I’m not at all concerned with that as long as they respond favorably to the service. So, what do I get:
- Mechanical Cable actuated ?
- A good decently priced hydraulic (way better than Level T) ?
- Or Spend whatever it takes hydraulic?
Oh, one more thing, do any other MTB/Fat brakes allow for adjusting (larger) clearance between pad and disc, like Avid mechanicals do? With my DB7’s this always seemed a blessing in sloppy conditions.
EDIT: Just did my pre-snow/night-ride check and the Level T’s truely suck.
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