Brake Help Please?

Question

Hey

Does anyone know which brakes are better. Hayes Nine or Hayes Mag? Am buying a new bike and would like to know.

Answer 1

Go for Hayes mag .........

Answer 2

Hey Qazup,

I have used both Hayes HFX9 and Hayes Mag and I like the Hayes Mag's way better.  To me the Mags have a better lever and master cylinder.  The Mags modulate better and require less effort to engage the brake calipers.  I also like the feel and reach of the Mags stock levers compared to the HFX 9 levers.  I have used both on my downhill bikes and the Mags did not fade and start to drag after a long downhill decent like the HFX9's did after a long run.  This are just my opinions of the two brakes, good luck.

Kimber

Answer 3

hayes nine slip a little and hayes mags are tight as you need