> What about hydraulic brakes, though? These require specialized tools to maintain, which are so expensive that no amateur will afford them (for the rare occasi

> What about hydraulic brakes, though? These require specialized tools to maintain, which are so expensive that no amateur will afford them (for the rare occasions). What expensive specialized tools would you need for hydraulic brakes? Maybe I haven't kept up with very latest models, but I've had hydraulic brakes on my bikes for nearly 20 years now and I do all my own maintenance. I haven't needed and don't have any expensive specialized tools for it.