Converting Trek 4300 in to Trek 4300 D

[Sanath Kumar S D]

Dear Friends,

 

I would like to fix a disc break for my Trek 4300. Is it possible?

Please share your views.

 

Thanks and Regards,

 

Sanath Kumar S D

[sandeep shet]

Yes it is possible, for that along with the new disc brakes, and new disc compatible rims.

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[Hari Krishna]

And a disc compatible fork and frame too.

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[sandeep shet]

I think the frame is already compatible, not sure of the fork though. 

[nilesh dhumal]

Dear,

Yes it is possible. 

But might cost you more 

1st 

Check the Hubs if they have the provision to put disc the (trek 4500 has it) 

trek 4300 You have to change the hub sinice it is not disc compatible 

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2nd

Forks & Frames these days have the provision for the brake caliper (advantage of the branded bikes)

3rd.

Choice of brakes 

Mech type or hydro type

Brand 

Disc size 

and many  other things.....

To know more

www.procycle.in

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[Hari Krishna]

But why do you want to move to disc brakes? They definitely need higher maintenance and brake pads arent available in every bike shop.

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[nilesh dhumal]

Hi,

I feel this is very personal choice.

Maintenance issues are almost same with V-brakes and Disc brakes in whole topic. it just which comes early and what performs better.

 

Disc pads last long cost more 

V brakes Cost less ( Cheap Deacthlon types ) last you less. 

Maintenance

V-brakes Every 2-3 months to tweak for the same consistent feel 

Disc hydro types self adjusting just replace the fluid (Brake bleeding) every 6-7 months and the system is uptdate 

Advantages over V-types 

Better braking

Long pad life.

Consistent Brake feel

Mental Satisfaction

Disadvantage ;

System Cost more as compared  to V brakes mech types  ( Hydro V-brakes are even more expensive )

Coast of Replacement may be high as compared.

Parts might be hard to get  (with good LBS it can be sorted).

Sure you can add more points to both on ones experience.

Cheers.

Nilesh N Dhumal

www.procycle.in

[Opendro]

Well said.

In wet conditions, disc brake is the only option. V brakes cannot stop. It rather wears out the pads instead of stopping.

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Subject: Re: [BBC] Converting Trek 4300 in to Trek 4300 D

[Sanath Kumar S D]

Dear Friends,

 

Thanks a lot for sharing your views on converting Trek 4300 in to Trek 4300D. After going through the same, I have decided not to go for any conversion.

 

Warm Regards,

 

Sanath Kumar S D