Single line/ double line Brakes?

What exactly is the difference? At a glance it looks like they are both dual-piston calipers but the more expensive one simply runs a seperate line to the two caliper halves, and/or is capable of actuating a second caliper. More detail would be great.

One thing I will say- I don't know if it's my auto mechanics background or what, but I don't know if I can bring myself to trust plastic hydraulic brake lines.

I think your locking up your axle either way lol. My buddie races karts and he says you only have to push it so hard till the back tires are dragging.

Doc Sprocket wrote:

What exactly is the difference? At a glance it looks like they are both dual-piston calipers but the more expensive one simply runs a seperate line to the two caliper halves, and/or is capable of actuating a second caliper. More detail would be great.

One thing I will say- I don't know if it's my auto mechanics background or what, but I don't know if I can bring myself to trust plastic hydraulic brake lines.

I don't know, IM asking  

Same here, Im used to single copper wire, but this plastic is tougher than one's may think.

I would think the single line is also dual like you say, but I can't find the info.

redlinemotorsportts wrote:

I think your locking up your axle either way lol. My buddie races karts and he says you only have to push it so hard till the back tires are dragging.

True that, even those mechanical one's are good enough. Atleast for 35mph  

Guess I'll get the single line or mechanical for simplicity.

Ah, just get the single. My opinion anyhow. I have used some VERY good mechanical disc brakes on various things, but I'm a hydro guy at heart. I just prefer juice brakes. Part of that might be the fact that they self-adjust, part of it might be that I'd rather have a maintenance-free hydraulic line rather than a mechanical linkage, perhaps because you don't have to mess with a linkage to get the leverage right for pedal throw and clamping pressure. Dunno.