Replacement Brakes Question

[Geologyboy]

Recently sold my old Norco Launch 2002 to a buddy and it looks like that old rear caliper is shot, one of the pins has broken off.

We are probably going to replace it with a cheap Hayes nine, and I was just wondering if the same mounting bracket will still work. The brakes on it right now are also hayes. I can't remeber the model name, but that are stock and were below the Hayes Mags in 2002.

Also, what does a Hayes 9 rear brake run in BC. I am having a tough time tracking one down here.

[coverider18]

yes it should fit... why don't you just walk down to your LBS and ask how much a hayes 9 is?

[Jeff M]

Yep, you can use the same adapter and the the same rotor.

However, if nothing else is wrong with the brake then replacing the piston is probably still the cheapest option. A new piston is about $15 and labour to install it should run you $30-40. Unless something else is wrong with the brake I'd probably do that.

If you're lucky you might be able to find an OEM take off HFX-9 for $100 or so. Maybe a little less if you don't need the rotor or adapter.

[Geologyboy]

yes it should fit... why don't you just walk down to your LBS and ask how much a hayes 9 is?

Actually phoned the entire city, but they are asking more than I though it should be so I thought I might follow up in another city.

[davel]

Geologyboy,

If you are looking for Hayes 9s, you only need to go as far as the used
section. Many people are selling brand new 9s for very reasonable prices.

http://buysell.nsmb.com/showcat.php/cat/22

Hope this helps,
Dave

[freakonaleash]

Like Jeff M said, replace the piston. You can do it yourself for free though, its pretty easy, you just need a compressor to pop out the piston. Parts should be redily available. If not, get a nine, the brackets and rotor will work as "hayes is hayes"

[yellowdogx]

Geologyboy,

If you are looking for Hayes 9s, you only need to go as far as the used
section. Many people are selling brand new 9s for very reasonable prices.

http://buysell.nsmb.com/showcat.php/cat/22

Hope this helps,
Dave

There are lots for sale 'cause they suck!


Replace the piston, or buy the nines and use the mag lever.

[Geologyboy]

Cheers, thanks everyone. I was trying to buy used, but pickings were slimmer in Alberta. He ended up putting a Juicy 5 on, which wasn't too bad since the old rotor was bent to hell anyway.

I told him about replacing the piston, but he went this route instead.