OutBraker’s Dual System: Simplifying Brake Control
We first tested OutBraker’s power-adjusting system at Interbike 2015. It completely eliminates brake lock by introducing a secondary master cylinder. This lets you control where the flow cutoff happens. The system applies braking power up to the limit—just before the wheel locks up.
For commuters and beginners, this means you can grab the brakes fully without worrying about skidding or losing control. Now, OutBraker has introduced a dual system that controls both front and rear brakes with a single lever.
Curious about the technology? Check out last year’s coverage for a detailed explanation. The dual system splits the line, pushing fluid to both calipers with a slight bias toward the front brake.
If 1x is cleaning up the drivetrain and shifters, Outbraker’s dual system does the same for brakes.
Their demo setup shows the pressure directly in the brake line (left) compared to the actual pressure being pushed into the line (right).
Here’s what the they look like side by side, the dual version (left) and the single one (right). They can be installed directly behind the lever or anywhere inline. The angles of the hose exits have improved over the original version, getting rid of the L-bend and pointing the hose out from the lever in a straighter line.
Just for fun, they installed an XT caliper on an electric scooter, which made for some very wild demos.
[ https://bikerumor.com/2016/12/20/outbraker-doubles-puts-full-anti-lock-control-brakes-single-lever/ ]
