Hello. I'm relatively new here. Been thinking of changing my brakes to mechanical ones but I'm not sure if it's compatible. I'm currently running on Simaers hydraulic brakes and I'm planning to replace these with Shimano Tourney. So i need to know:
- Do i need to buy a new set of disk brake rotors?
- Do i need to buy a whole set (levers, cables etc)?
- What good mechanical disk brakes do you recommend?
My reason for converting is that i need brakes that is easily repairable on longer bike rides.
Thanks in advance!
by Puzzleheaded-Sail-54
2 Comments
I have Paul Klampers myself. Of course you’ll need new cables and levers because you’re moving from hydraulic to mechanically actuated.
I’m pretty happy with my Tektro Spyre mechanical discs. You’ll need new levers and cables to go with mechanical calipers. Rotor should be fine.
I’d consider looking at some of Shimano’s cheaper hydraulic options tbh, assuming you’re not using drop/road handlebars. They’re not expensive, reliable and need a whole lot less ongoing adjustment