help with Brakes

rizo9
rizo9 Posts: 11
edited November 2011 in MTB workshop & tech
I have just got a new frame Orange G4, it has a rear post mount for the rear disc, my question is what brake do i need to get? if i got a Hope tech M4 rear brake, what size disc would i need? the only info i can see on orange's website states disc is 160mm, does that mean i would just need a 160mm disc to go with the calliper?

also if i changed my front brake , could i use the same brake and get a disc to suit? i have manitou stance 2006 forks which have a post mount on. The tech lever allows you to run them both ways up.

looking to get my bike back on the road as soon as, thanks in advance :)

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    any postmount caliper and 160mm disc or any combination of calipers and adaptors for whatever disc size you want.
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  • rizo9
    rizo9 Posts: 11
    how do i know what size disc my forks will take?
  • rizo9
    rizo9 Posts: 11
    i currently have a number 8 hope mono m4 (black and gold) with a 180 rotor from my old frame, could i use a post mount + 20 to use a 200mm disc on the rear? seems cheaper doing that over buying a new calliper setup.

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