Shimano disc hub - Hayes brakes - OK?

[Jisch]

This may be a really stupid question - can I use a Shimano disc hub with a non-shimano brake? My initial thought is that its just the disc mount that is different. I have Hayes disc brakes, my rear hub needs bearing work. I have a spare wheel built up with a Shimano disc hub. Besides the hub mounting (which is inconsequential) is there any other uniqueness to Shimano?

John

[Slappy]

You're all set John. I mix and match rotors and brakes from different systems too, just FYI. Never noticed any issues

[Jisch]

Just took a short break from work and put it all together - it works fine. I think the disc is a bit thicker on the shimano set because my lever throw is reduced a bit. Nothing I can't get used to!

Now I have to dig into that other hub - its really notchy - must be a bearing problem. Never been inside a hub before.

Incidentally the hubs on my Titus are Hope XCs I've had them for 5 years now with no bearing maintenance - still smooth as silk. These Shimanos on my RM are less than a year old. ARGH.

John

[Quo Fan]

When you take it apart, look at the races and feel with your finger. If you feel any imperfections, you need a new hub. If everything feels OK, then replace the bearings (making sure they all come from the same lot) pack it with grease and reallemble the hub.

[leebo]

The steel in the hubs are usually harder than what the cones are made of.
If you need new cones, bring them with you to the lbs to get the right size and spacing. Shimano makes lots of different ones. You will need cone wrenches and some time to adjust them. I like parks 1000 grease. A how to book, like Leonard Zinns should get you started.Use new bearings as well.

[bike187]

a company called "problem solvers" puts out an adaptor that onto shimano rotor splines and has ISO mounts so you can mount any standard ISO 6-bolt rotor onto a shimano splined hub.