Hope pad replacement

*Pez*
*Pez* Posts: 112
edited August 2008 in MTB workshop & tech
I've just been emailed by a mate that's a bit stuck with replacing his brake pads.


Chris says...
...hi guys
Can you tell me how to retract the pistons on hope brakes so that i can fit new pads?
cheers !!


I don't run Hope brakes, so any help I could pass on would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers,
Pez.
Speed is your friend

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    the same as any brake. push on the old pads to press the pistons home.
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  • *Pez*
    *Pez* Posts: 112
    Cheers Nicklouse.

    I'll pass it on.

    Sounds like a bit of maintained pressure with a plastic tyre leaver is in order.

    Many thanks!
    Speed is your friend

    http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/2642911/
  • cee
    cee Posts: 4,553
    *Pez* wrote:
    Cheers Nicklouse.

    I'll pass it on.

    Sounds like a bit of maintained pressure with a plastic tyre leaver is in order.

    Many thanks!

    the plastic tyre lever is my weapon of choice for pushing the pistons back in my hope minis.
    Whenever I see an adult on a bicycle, I believe in the future of the human race.

    H.G. Wells.

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