Hope Tech Tech Evo V2 Brake - Manual (Page 2)

INSTALLATION STEPS
PERSONAL SETTINGS
The TECH Evo lever allows two types of personal adjustment to fit all preferences.
a) The Bite Point adjustment : This will modify the free stroke of the lever blade
before the pads enter in contact with the disc. With your fingers, turn the bite point
adjuster knob clockwise to reduce the free stroke and anti-clockwise to increase the
free stroke.
b) Finger reach adjustment : This refers to the position of the lever blade relative
to the bars. After adjusting the bite point, you will need to set or re-set your lever
reach as it will change when adjusting the BPC.
With your fingers, turn the adjuster screw clockwise to increase the reach and anti-
clockwise to reduce it.
Note: You may have to reproduce step a) and b) several times before reaching your
optimum setting.
fig 2 fig 3
Bite point adjuster knob
Reach adjuster knob
4. CENTRALISE THE PADS OVER THE DISC
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pad
pad
rotor
This step is very important and mustn’t be ignored.
Gently pump the lever in order to bring the pads closer to the disc. One pad might
enter in contact with the disc before the other. If this happens, hold the disc against
the pad that is already in contact with the disc to allow the other one to move.
For an optimised lever feel, both pads must enter in contact with the disc at the
same time and allow the same clearance (see arrows) when retracted. The disc
should not be flexing at any time.
1. ATTACHING THE DISC TO THE HUB
2. ATTACHING THE LEVER TO THE BARS
3. ATTACHING THE CALIPER TO THE FORK OR FRAME
3.1 MOUNTING THE CALIPER ON POSTMOUNT TYPE MOUNTS
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a) Before attaching the caliper ensure
that the brake pads are fully retracted in
the caliper. If not, gently push the piston
back using a plastic tyre lever or
something similar. Beware not to
damage the pads. Take them off if
necessary. Push on the left hand side
pad backplate to push the right hand
side piston and vice versa.
b) Mount the wheel fitted with the
rotor, ensuring correct fitment in
dropouts.
c) Position the caliper on the mount and
slightly tighten the two M6 bolts.
d) At both front and rear of the
caliper, adjust its position so it is central
over the rotor (see arrows on fig 1) then
tighten the two M6 bolts using a 5mm
Allen key. Recommended tightening
torque 8-9 N.m.
Note : We do not recommend pumping the lever to push pads out to align caliper
at this point. See section 4 regarding the alignment of pistons.
Be careful not to get
your fingers caught in the disc
when following these steps
Mainly on IS mounts, to ensure that the caliper is
properly aligned and to help avoid squealing or bad
lever feel - prior to fitting the brake, it is important
that the tabs of your fork or frame are clear of any
paint or burrs.
We recommend that you machine the tabs using
a suitable tool such as HOPE Spot Facing tool.
The HOPE calipers are postmount type. You will therefore need to use an
adaptor bracket to fit it on IS brake mounts or using a different size rotor.
a) Attach the lever assembly to the handlebars.
When you are happy with the orientation of the
lever, tighten alternately the M5 clamp bolts
using a 4mm Allen key. Recommended tighten-
ing torque : 5 N.m.
b) Route the hose and caliper down to the fork
brake mount or along the frame to the rear brake
mount.
a) Attach the disc rotor to the hub using the bolts provided with your disc type (6,
4 or 3 bolts).
b) Make sure that the laser marked arrow on the disc is pointing in the same
direction as the forward wheel rotation.
c) Depending on the bolt type, using a Torx 25 driver or 5mm Allen key, tighten the
disc bolts in a cross pattern. Recommended tightening torque : 5-6 N.m for M5 bolts,
11-12 N.m for M8 bolts.
Note : A mild engineering adhesive could be used on disc bolts to prevent them
unscrewing. Do not use permanent adhesive.
3.2 MOUNTING THE CALIPER ON IS TYPE MOUNTS
On IS mount you will have to use an adaptor bracket to be able to fit the brake
caliper.
a) According to the rotor size and type of mounts, attach the suitable adaptor
bracket onto the brake tabs and tighten the two M6 bolts using a 5mm Allen key.
Recommended tightening torque 8-9 N.m. Illustration fig 2.
b) Follow the same instructions as fitting the brake onto a postmount (see
previous section). Illustration fig 3.
Avoid situations that could damage the
brake hose and/or your bike frame and
components
Note: In the first instance it is recommended that you install your brake as supplied
without disconnecting and routing the hose through frame guide (if present) or
attempting to shorten the hose.
At a later date you can shorten the brake hose if required. For this operation,
follow the intructions in the how to videos of our website.
Please refer to the website videos and technical documents if you
require more information about setting up this brake system, servicing
and maintenance. www.hopetech.com / Tech support section
BREAK IN PERIOD AND MAINTENANCE
TechEvoX2-M4-V2/08.11/ISS3
WARRANTY
All Hope Technology disc brake systems are covered for one year from original
date of purchase against manufacturer defects in material and workmanship. Proof
of purchase is required. Products must be returned to the original place of purchase or
to Hope Technology to process any warranty claim.
This warranty does not cover any damage caused through mis-use or failing to
comply by the recommendations given in this manual.
This warranty does not affect your statutory rights.
Before riding and before every ride, check the correct action of the brake and that
braking effort is applied as the lever is pulled.
To achieve the maximum braking performance, the new pads will need bedding in.
Please note that sintered pads take longer to bed in than organic pads.
To bed in the pads, ride a short distance whilst alternatively gently applying the
brake on and off without attempting to stop. This procedure will achieve good
braking performance but will reach its full potential after a few rides.
About maintenance tips refers to our “how to” videos on the website.
For brake bleeds use only dot 5.1 or dot 4 brake fluid from a clean container.
With this brake system it is highly recommended that you use only HOPE rotors. Our
discs have been especially developed to work in association with our calipers and
brake pads.