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If you managed to get the brake adjusted to work at all, it would cause the bike to skid immediately when the brakes were applied. …

Mineral oil based Hydraulic fluid will build up water condensation in the hoses over time. How much time depends on a lot of factors, like humidity, temperature, bike storage conditions, and similar t …

These systems, when proper care is taken, can have fluid added, or hoses trimmed without rebleeding the brakes. … Closed system brakes, like most older Hayes brakes, (HFX-9, Nine, Original Hayes) can't add fluid, because the only access to the fluid reservoir is through the bleed ports. …

The weight comparison only becomes truly significant when you look at more basic bicycles, i.e. the $600-1500 market, because the cost penalties for premium parts, like truly light weight disc brakes and … If you are looking at an aftermarket upgrade, expect to spend $1500 on new wheels and brakes, and often more, for quality, lightweight kit. …

If you have current brakes, and you use a 10 speed STI lever, as previously noted, you will have no problem with the brake pull. The compatibility chart can be found here. …

Your rims (the section of your wheels that the brakes touch) are working out of true, which prevents you from readjusting the brake to its proper distance from said rim, without it rubbing on the rim. … If I am correct, it will not rub on the rim evenly at every point on the rim, but will touch it one or two (or more) places, and the first step in getting your brakes readjusted is to have your LBS true …

It will prevent vibration from loosening your screws without preventing the adjustment you need for your brakes. …

You can trim off the lip with a sharp blade, if you do it carefully. However, I normally recommend that the lip be filed off with the flat side of a 3/4" bastard file. It's more accurate, the mechan …

Last, Shimano will not warrant brakes used with different combinations than designed. Which means that if you choose to mix and match a brake setup for a customer, the liability is on you. … If their brakes fail, you are in a world of hurt. Great question, though. :) …

The difference is usually in the length of the threaded insert that goes in the frame, and that the caliper bolt threads into. The inserts are available separately, and must be sized correctly for the …

The straddle clip can be replaced with a standard cantilever straddle cable and a hook, like this: but it is not ideal for leverage on the brakes, which may reduce your stopping power. …

Short answer? No, it will not generally cause you a problem. This is actually a common method of parking a loaded touring bike. Don't over tension the brake lever. Remember that a hydraulic lever …

From the photos, it appears your brakes are fairly new? Assuming that they are actual photos of your bike... …

Short answer: No they are not. Each model, and usually each year requires a specific face plate.

The steamroller will work (for the last 5 years at least) with a standard reach rear brake. Any model will do. As for housing stops, you must use a full length housing, and zipp tie it to the top tube …