Cable vs Hydraulic

[dunf]

Originally Posted by Nickj

In the very late 60's honda bought out the CB750 with hydraulic brakes, it was a bit techy, a bit flash AND suddenly every bike manufacturer had to add them or they'd be seen as a bit old fashioned.


I'd blame Honda

Pretty sure Lambretta brought out a production disc brake before Honda. I'd blame them

[Luddite]

Originally Posted by dunf

Pretty sure Lambretta brought out a production disc brake before Honda. I'd blame them

If we're talking early disc brakes, how about this from 1906? It's an Imperial 500 - note the scissor type 'caliper'. Still a disc though.