Model/Year: 2010

Pros: - A step above mech brakes, but just a step
- Smooth lever
- Cheap

Cons: - Poor modulation
- Require multiple bleeds for them to take
- Long break in period

Recommendation: You get what you pay for. Juicy 3s are fairly cheap now-a-days but there is a reason. They offer very poor modulation and little power for a hydro brake. Plus they require multiple bleeds in order for them to take and the pads take a much longer period to break in than others.

However once you do get things broken in they work pretty well... granted only for a short period of time. Then you have to go through it all again.

Pros: Good lever feel
Stop well
Price

Cons: Not many adjustments
Both of my reservoir caps leak

Recommendation: I have these on my Airborne Taka. I have to say, they stop really well with as big and heavy as the Taka is. I'm also using 8" rotors. My only gripe is the reservoir caps leaking and taking the paint off. Of course, this bike sits a lot which is my fault.

Pros: Ummmm.... Everything

Cons: Duhhh... Nothing

Recommendation: I really dont know any other disk brakes so these are the best in my mind. Ive went over the bars a few times do to these breaks. They must work pretty good

Pros: Good lever feel.
Good stopping power.
Good price.
Easy to service.

Cons: No adjustments.

Recommendation: These are good all around brakes and a good value. I have them on my DJ bike and they stopped great even during the break-in period. Less noise then my hayes brakes.

Pros: easy to use great feel and grip to them, no squeking at all

Cons: not so good on down hill a little slipage

Recommendation: for stock brakes a good deal...i wouldn't replace until they broke

Pros: Great stopping power, great price.

Cons: Reach adjustability. Noticing some noise, could be still getting broke in.

Recommendation: Great entry level disc brakes, my first actually.

Pros: Great stopping power

Cons: A little noisy

Recommendation: These are some sweet freaking brakes! I have never experienced stopping power like I have with these on my DH big with a pair of big 'ole rotors. These things will bring you down from 45 mph to nothing in no time. When one of my friends jumped on to give my rig a try, he said that he was more afraid of the brakes' stopping power than he was the trail! Once you're used to them, these brakes will rock your stopping world!

Pros: They keep me from hitting EVERY tree.

Cons: Either there is a turkey stuck in my rear hub, or these are some noisy brakes.

Recommendation: My first hydraulic, these guys have tripled my confidence. I know it is an old chestnut, but better brakes do make you faster. Add the fact that they have been low maintenance and now headache, yeah, I like these bad boys.

Pros: For entry level I believe these are the right brakes to use. So far very reliable easy to adjust and replace the pads. Long down hills on the brakes. I have not had any problems.

Cons: Not adjustable...looking for the upgrade.

Recommendation: Good brakes..good for weekend fun rides.

Pros: They stop my 200lbs @$$ on the steepest trails with no problem. Have not had a single issue with these breaks. They even work perfectly when wet and or muddy.

Cons: None so far, had them for the last year

Recommendation: Anyone who doesn't want to spend more for the same preformance.

Pros: Simple use no extra adjustments. Crisp feeling...Great for first time riders you don't need more than this.

Cons: A little bit short on stopping power for heavier riders

Recommendation: A great brake for the occasional rider and first timer flawless braking for a fraction of the cost