Since 1950 Hayes has been a brake company.  In 1997, Hayes revolutionized the mountain bike industry with the introduction of the first MTB hydraulic braking system: the dual piston HFX Mag.

In 2000 Hayes 6 bolt hub and 74 mm post-mount standards were published as open standards for the industry to follow.

For a decade Hayes ruled the MTB brake market but then they went quiet.  They were still making excellent brakes, like the MTB Pryme, Stroker and Radar, but keeping a low profile and focusing on other industries.

Another decade went by with Hayes quietly developing and testing a world beating MTB brake, with an unmatched combination of power and control.

In 2018, Hayes released a new brake to change the market: The Dominion.


Endless power, amazing fine control, super easy setup and easy bleeding.
  The Dominion is the best brake available for MTB.  It's a big claim and one we're happy to prove.  Demo brakes are available.

The Dominion is now a family of brakes, with A4 4 piston, A2 2 piston and SFL (Small Form lever) versions of each.  203, 180 or 160 mm rotors available.