What’s the best disc brake?
There is no generic “best” disc brake for everyone. There is probably the best brake for you and you will have to research your wishes and needs and then cross-reference them against what’s available. All brakes have negatives & positives compared to other brakes but just make sure you’re not listening to unfounded fear-mongering or innuendo. For instance, cables don’t stretch and seize up, hydraulics don’t leak all over the place, heavier cable disc brakes won’t make you the slowest rider and featherweight hydraulics won’t make you the next world champion. You should research all the brakes carefully by reading and talking to people. Just be careful that untruths don’t cloud your judgment. Look at mtbr.com Product Reviews to see what real people say about the brakes you’ve heard about. Also be careful that their poor mechanical skills are not the cause of their dissatisfaction. A lot of people cause their own problems. There aren’t many bad brakes out there right now. Test ride as man
