EBC Disc Brake Pads - Hope\'4-0\'four piston DOWNHILL caliper Specifications: GREEN - Crosscountry Trekking grade for general use RED - High Friction \Soft\" compound for... more
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EBC Disc Brake Pads - Hope\'4-0\'four piston DOWNHILL caliper Specifications: GREEN - Crosscountry Trekking grade for general use RED - High Friction \Soft\" compound for Downhill Race use only GOLD - High durability sintered metal compound for longer life in arduous conditions such as wet riding or use in mud or sand. NOT to be used for Downhill race use unless system is fitted originally with gold (sintered) brake pads to avoid brake overheating."
Advantages: Stops well, works in mud, doesn't fade Disadvantages: Can be a little trying to get fitted correctly, can be noisy at times
...[Minor edits. It's around 18 months since I got my first Mini and a month ago, I purchased one for the rear, so I decided it was time for a few updates on the review]
When discs first came out, they were designed with your hardcore downhill riders in mind and largely ignored by the cross country whippets out there, who prefered to spend their money on trying to shave more and more weight off their bikes with titanium this, and carbon fibre that. Anyway, I digress. The fact is that brake manufacturers have been trying to get XC riders to use the things for years, and right now, they're in vogue.
The caliper sticks out less than two inches from the fork leg, perfect for those clumsy fools who keep "bonding with nature" (read: "crashing into trees"), so there's little chance of it being ripped off in an accident. The disc itself...
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Advantages: Excellent performance in wet/muddy conditions, rim friendly, good wear rates Disadvantages: Pricier than the competition
..., and then adjust pad and cable. They're also a bit cheaper than buying the Kool Stop brake blocks.
The Downsides?
The only real downside is cost. You pay around £7.50 as opposed to £3-4 for the cheaper brands.
Overall
Barring discsbrakes, these pads are the best brake upgrade to your bike for wet and muddy rides....
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Advantages: 4 pot brake, hard wearing, solid build quality. Disadvantages: Difficult to set up.
...I bought these a couple of years ago and I have never ridden with a brake that is so good. I rode with maguras for a while and when I upgraded to the Hopediscs i could tell the difference immediately.
these brakes are used by some of the top riders in the world so that obviously shows that they are a top component to add to your bike.
Once set up they can be left until new pads are needed, they take a little time to set up however once they are done they are excellent, they do not need bleeding very often as they stop air getting into the system very well.
Do not buy any other brake system, this is the best and worth every penny....
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