Clark's Hope Mono Mini Disc Brake Pads

Mini brake Big performance

Advantages: Stops well, works in mud, doesn't fade
Disadvantages: Can be a little trying to get fitted correctly, can be noisy at times

, Hope's website will tell you all you could ever want to know about open and closed system braking), but what it means in practice is that the pads will always be a constant distance from the disc. That is, the brake manages to compensate for pad wear, and also for "pump-up", where the fluid expands as the brake gets hotter. And my word, it gets hot. Having run Minis on the front of my bike for 18 months, and a month or so on the rear, I must say that I'm hooked on these little wonders. During that time, it's been caked in the somewhat gritty mud that troubles us around here, it's hit trees and it's been swimming several times. My only real criticism of this brake is that it howls. This ranges from a high pitched squeal to a strange mooing sound that I can't really describe. Such is the popularity of these brakes now that many ...

Pritch 15.06.2001 (30.10.2002) · Read full review
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Avid Sintered brake pads (Gold)

Advantages: Last for ages and easy to fit
Disadvantages: None

I've used the Avid BB7 mechanical for over three years now & have been satisfied using these sintered (Gold) pads. The setup was both the stock 160mm rotor & 185mm rotor. Even in pouring rain the 160mm plus these Avid pads stop the bike with great modulation. Now I have one installed for the front for my XC bike which stops like a dream. Occasionally dirt and oil may require you to clean them by either soaking the pads in alcohol & sanding a thin layer. In either case, the pads last a long time and the break-in period is fast! (Just pour water on the rotor, go down the hill and brake hard couple times) These brake pads can vary from dealer to dealer but mainly the retail for around £15, there are various online stores that they can pe purchased from including "Evanscycles.com" and "chainreactioncycles.com" ...

helix1250 28.08.2007 · Read full review
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Hope, keep the faith

Advantages: Longlasting, made by a great British company
Disadvantages: Can be a tad fiddly to fit.

I've had Hope brakes on my mountain bikes for longer than I care to remember, and I've currently got two full suspention bikes set up with Hope M4 brakes, I love the brakes, and have never had a problem with the Hope pads, so I've always stuck with them. I live and ride in South Wales, where it's wet, rocky and more gritty than muddy. I always stick to the sintered pads, and make sure I bed them in properly before I take them out on their first ride. In summer, when it's a little dryer, I've even got a loop I use to specifically bed my pads in (how sad am I?). But it's worth it, as when bedded in properly, the pads last for many, many months before they need changing. Which is good, as although changing the pads isn't difficult, I more often than not, find it a bit of a faff. The pads aren't cheap, coming in around the £12 mark ...

Greasylake 07.02.2008 · Read full review
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