EBC Hope Mono Mini Disc Brake Pads

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

...be filled with the mating call of the Hope Mini at the weekend. This has improved dramatically from the earlier models with the introduction of different brake pads, although it's not gone altogether. Several ways have been suggested to fix the problem, the best one involving smearing the back of the pad with copper grease. This can shut the brake up completely if you're lucky, or the alternative is to just get used to it. Personally, I hardly notice. Judging from the way they yell at me, my friends haven't yet. All in all, apart from the squeeling, an excellent little disc brake which at the end of the day does what it's supposed to, with the minimum of fuss. Many manufacturers are fitting them as original equipment or an option to their bikes now, or the Mini is a worthwhile upgrade to any cross country or trail riding bike.... Read review

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Advantages: Excellent stopping power, good feedback, ouses quality
Disadvantages: None

...from a little bit and it is only a little bit when the discs are wet, but this is hardly noticable,I have not noticed any problems when the brakes get hot and have not found any fade either. There is no adjusting of the pad gap as the pads are wearing down as the Hope mini's are self adjusting and I have found this to work excellent. I cannot recommend these brakes enough, they ouse quality, they also look fantastic as well. If you are in the market for a brake upgrade then buy the Hope Mini's you will not be dissapointed.... Read review

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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"... Read review

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