Hayes HFX-9 Carbon Hydros

[pazigrider]

i like the looks of these brakes and the MTBR reviews are not bad either

anyone would like to share their personal reviews

and if someone would sell it to you for less than P9K (brand new) - would you buy it ;D

Hayes HFX 9 Carbon Disc Brakes

The Hayes HFX 9 Carbon Disc Brakes feature light weight Carbon Fibre levers but maintain all the strength of the standard HFX 9. Suitable for Mid range Freeride and XC. Compact Dual Piston Caliper with semi Metallic pads for progressive feel and quiet operation. Reversible HFX-9 lever design for left or right use.



www.mtbr.com/reviews/disc_brake_system/product_125287.shtml

[nottoolow]

i just got one yesterday,haven't really tried it yet.will give feedback asap ;D

[Taba®]

rg said:

i like the looks of these brakes and the MTBR reviews are not bad either

anyone would like to share their personal reviews

and if someone would sell it to you for less than P9K (brand new) - would you buy it ;D

Hayes HFX 9 Carbon Disc Brakes

The Hayes HFX 9 Carbon Disc Brakes feature light weight Carbon Fibre levers but maintain all the strength of the standard HFX 9. Suitable for Mid range Freeride and XC. Compact Dual Piston Caliper with semi Metallic pads for progressive feel and quiet operation. Reversible HFX-9 lever design for left or right use.



www.mtbr.com/reviews/disc_brake_system/product_125287.shtml

It's an excellent choice and the braking power is superb. I am using a set on my Giant NRS1 Carbon bike. I have actually bought another one - it's the Hayes 10th anniversary version of the HFX9 Carbon (chrome) and am expecting it by next week.

[poleng]

wow fafa jess another bling bling for your other bike hmmmmmmmmmmmmm

[enzo]

poleng said:

wow fafa jess another bling bling for your other bike hmmmmmmmmmmmmm

Stage 4 already Poleng. But, I still like the Formula Bianco.

[sonnydgr8t]

nice brakes..musta cost a fortune...

[poleng]

its 4 piston already but on the diet side. equivalent to brembo....nice

[pazigrider]

good - so i should get one for my self - no not the 10th anniversary edition but the HFX 9 Carbon one

the 10th anniversary edition is really nice but it's somewhat in the range of P15K+

thanks guys

[bm5er]

I have the standard HFX-9 hydraulics on an NRS CF, so far so good. Have not tried a long downhill yet though. The feel is confidence-building as you modulate the braking power on your hands.

[Taba®]

rg said:

good - so i should get one for my self - no not the 10th anniversary edition but the HFX 9 Carbon one

the 10th anniversary edition is really nice but it's somewhat in the range of P15K+

thanks guys

It's the same anyway...they just change it to "chrome"...that HFX 9 Carbon is a good buy...

[pazigrider]

Taba®

did you keep the stock hydraulic hose of your HFX 9 Carbon hydros or you've replaced it with goodridge, hope or whatever

TIA

[enzo]

rg said:

Taba®

did you keep the stock hydraulic hose of your HFX 9 Carbon hydros or you've replaced it with goodridge, hope or whatever

TIA

Pasigrider,

Stock hose, all of his brakes have orig lines.

[pazigrider]

enzo said:

rg said:

Taba®

did you keep the stock hydraulic hose of your HFX 9 Carbon hydros or you've replaced it with goodridge, hope or whatever

TIA

Pasigrider,

Stock hose, all of his brakes have orig lines.

ok thanks brad.

[heckler]

hi jessiecruz,

How much did you get your chrome edition of HFX-9 carbon brakes?

pazigrider,

have been using HFX-9 for almost 2 years and i never encountered any problem so far...strong brakes indeed...its a good buy!

[Taba®]

@pazigrider - I have not changed/replaced any of my hydraulic hose...all my disc brakes are in it's original form and they still look and perform like new.

heckler - the 10th anniversary edition is worth USD200.00 each from JensonUSA...my old Hayes HFX 9 Carbon never failed me...it is indeed a good buy...

[heckler]

i will visit jenson...patay nanaman credit card ko hehehe

[pazigrider]

@heckler and jessiecruzph

thanks for the valuable and good reviews guys on the HFX-9 Carbon hydros

i'm really getting one very soon

[poorboysph]

guys, just want to ask where can i buy spare rubber stopper for the lever for emergency use. thanks

[pazigrider]

poorboysph said:

guys, just want to ask where can i buy spare rubber stopper for the lever for emergency use. thanks

if its for Hayes disc brakes - try Velocity Bike Shop - they're the authorized dealer in the Phils.

[poorboysph]

thanks sir

[flipnidaho]

I have a few sets of Hayes 9 carbons and they are a decent brake. Not much modulation compared to Shimano but the price is right. The best upgrade for the Hayes is to use Kool Stop pads (red). These pads add power and modulation at a decent price. You can keep the stock pads as a "backup".
The Hayes are a pain in the butt to bleed however...

[john]

hello there... any idea how much HFX-9 carbon costs?
right now i'm using sole hayes which came with my bike, and i'm planning for an upgrade
tia

[pazigrider]

john said:

hello there... any idea how much HFX-9 carbon costs?
right now i'm using sole hayes which came with my bike, and i'm planning for an upgrade
tia

if you have a friend who's visiting taiwan or hong kong very soon - perhaps you can ask a favor to buy a set for you i think it'll cost USD170 - USD210

at Velocity - they're selling it for P12K

[john]

rg said:

john said:

hello there... any idea how much HFX-9 carbon costs?
right now i'm using sole hayes which came with my bike, and i'm planning for an upgrade
tia

if you have a friend who's visiting taiwan or hong kong very soon - perhaps you can ask a favor to buy a set for you i think it'll cost USD170 - USD210
at Velocity - they're selling it for P12K

many thanks sir

[nottoolow]

john said:

hello there... any idea how much HFX-9 carbon costs?
right now i'm using sole hayes which came with my bike, and i'm planning for an upgrade
tia

pre,neil,teng and i are using hfx 9,we got it from a friend for 9k bnew

[john]

nottoolow said:

john said:

hello there... any idea how much HFX-9 carbon costs?
right now i'm using sole hayes which came with my bike, and i'm planning for an upgrade
tia

pre,neil,teng and i are using hfx 9,we got it from a friend for 9k bnew

many thanks... sounds tempting, but i really want to enjoy my bike as it is. saving for a bike rack though, so that i can join you guys on your trails.
btw, are they (hfx-9's) adjustable?.... i had a hard time tuning my sole, to the point that i really want to replace them. after some more tweaking and a fractured nail plus a good help from my teflon buddy, it did the trick.

[flipnidaho]

you can adjust the reach of the 9's by a little allen bolt (behind the lever from what i remember) that easily can get it's head stripped so be careful. i have also been successful in getting the brakes to feel like i want them (more pull on the levers instead of instant on) by removing some fluid from the caliper using a syringe.

[pazigrider]

i'm sad that i can't install my new hfx-9 carbon hydros yet as my AM bike is presently down without a fork

perhaps by dec. this year - my AM bike wil be up and running again with a fork, my new hfx-9 and my new sram x9's

[lloyd]

I bought a Hayes 9 Carbon w/ 8" rotors... its a pre-bleeded unit. The feel of both lever is not the same (often found on pre-bleeded units). The right one needs bleeding (i guess ). Sad to say, I have no tools for it. I'll just drop by on one of the shops here and let it done by their tech. I used the reach adjuster so as to keep both lever feel equal.

For the price, i bought it for only 1,400 rmb (8,200 php) for the set. Not bad at all for an 8" carbon system

By the way, I started the break-in activity last night for an hour ride... added some urban drops. The brake system picked up its power about 20 mins ride w/ continuos braking... feather and sudden stop. So far, i kinda' like the modulation of this system as well as the feel of its carbon levers.

[bocoycoy]

brad lloyd,

i've found hayes 9 here in YKK, selling it at 8k... ;D
good buy ba?