Penninger Brake Upgrade

I'd be interested in them for my Voyager. If it has one weakness, it is the brakes. How much do
they cost?

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For you Penninger fans out there. I had Magura hydraulic rim brakes installed on my Voyager. It
makes a phenomenal difference in stopping

power.

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It now feels like it has power brakes. It can also now lock the wheels at

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standstill. It was worth the expense and aggravation for the conversion.

The cost can vary considerably depending on your level of mechanical expertise. I purchased the
adapter plates from Penninger for $67. (these plates allow you to install the Magura Hydraulic Rim
brakes). I found a used set of Maguara brakes for $75.

What killed me was two hours labor for installation @$60 per hour plus misc. parts. All totaled:
$262. You would do much better if you could do your own installation. It's definitily worth it.
Today I was participating in the Schuykill Century in Philly, and a kid fell on his skateboard in
front of me on the bike path. I jammed on the brakes and skidded to a stop in about two feet.

Thanks, sounds impressive. Also sounds like you need a fair amount of mechanical skill to install...

"Jonathan Kaplan" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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The cost can vary considerably depending on your level of mechanical expertise. I purchased the
adapter plates from Penninger for $67. (these plates allow you to install the Magura Hydraulic Rim
brakes). I found a

used

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set of Maguara brakes for $75.

What killed me was two hours labor for installation @$60 per hour plus

misc.

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parts. All totaled: $262. You would do much better if you could do your

own

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installation. It's definitily worth it. Today I was participating in the Schuykill Century in
Philly, and a kid fell on his skateboard in front of

me

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on the bike path. I jammed on the brakes and skidded to a stop in about

two

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feet.

You have to be comfortable with hydraulic brake hose fitting, installation, and bleeding.

"Jeff Heimsch" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Thanks, sounds impressive. Also sounds like you need a fair amount of mechanical skill to
install...

"Jonathan Kaplan" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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The cost can vary considerably depending on your level of mechanical expertise. I purchased the
adapter plates from Penninger for $67.

(these

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plates allow you to install the Magura Hydraulic Rim brakes). I found a

used

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set of Maguara brakes for $75.

What killed me was two hours labor for installation @$60 per hour plus

misc.

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parts. All totaled: $262. You would do much better if you could do your

own

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installation. It's definitily worth it. Today I was participating in the Schuykill Century in
Philly, and a kid fell on his skateboard in front

of

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me

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on the bike path. I jammed on the brakes and skidded to a stop in about

two

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feet.