Eurobike: at Brakeforce One, water is the new oil
The idea came from an experiment to fill an existing brake with water, as water has a better heat distribution than dot fluid or oil. The experiment was a success and now the Brakeforce One inventors are presenting the first water-filled disc brake. Another advantage is mentioned in the event of a fall and the possible consequences of a leaking line. This is because water is environmentally friendly, which is not the case with brake fluid and oil.
The stoppers work with far less line pressure than conventional products. For example, lines with a diameter of four millimetres are used. These can be shortened with a pocket knife, for example, and re-inserted into the brake lever and caliper without tools. The pressure point and lever width can also be adjusted on the filigree lever.
Stunningly simple: The 4mm cables are inserted into the plug-in connections on the brake calliper and lever without any time-consuming pressing in and can also be removed again by hand.
A kind of brake booster inside the brake caliper ensures that there is still enough power on the disk. Anyone familiar with the lightweight stoppers from Germany will know that the pressure point was not very crisp. The new brake also counteracts this. As a measure, the brake calliper has been made much stiffer. Cable routing is also easier thanks to the 360-degree cable outlet on the caliper.
Frost protection is the answer to the question about the winter suitability of the brake. Brakeforce One adds 20 percent glycol to the water.
The new brake caliper, which is twice as stiff as its predecessor, with the 360-degree cable outlet and the so-called brake booster.
We had the opportunity to try out the brake briefly in the parking lot. The result is amazing, because the H2o brake is incredibly powerful. We are not yet in a position to pass judgment on the improved modulation and stability according to the manufacturer. For that, the stoppers have to go off-road.
When the time comes, we will publish a more comprehensive test - in any case, we are very excited to see how the lightweight water brake performs in the Alps.
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