I'm just starting the process of shopping for a donor bike and I notice that the conversion kits come with brake levers that have a magnetic circuit to disconnect the motor when brakes are applied. Is there an issue with hydraulic disk brakes? Are there any type of brakes that are problematic for an ebike conversion project? TYIA
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Do I need to order new levers for hydraulic brakes or do they give you the magnetic sensor that you somehow attach to the existing levers?
not really. just as long as your brakes work. hydraulic disc brakes with magnetic cutoffs are great... magnet and sensor placement can be tricky initially. once u get them glued in place and working consistently, get some spare magnets in case u lose any. u are good to go.