Hope Tech Mono M4 Brake - Manual (Page 2)

3.1 Mounting on Postmount type mounts
3.2 Mounting on IS type mounts
2. Attaching the lever to the bars
3. Attaching the caliper to the fork or frame
4. Centralise the pads over the disc
5. Personal settings
6. Break in period
CLEANING
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 optimized 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.
The MonoM4 caliper is a postmount type. You will therefore need to use an
adaptor bracket to fit it on IS brake mount and on some postmount forks.
1. Attaching the disc rotor to the hub
INSTALLATION STEPS
a) Attach the disc rotor to the hub using the 6
Torx 25 bolts.
b) Make sure that the laser marked arrow on
the disc is pointing in the same direction as the
forward wheel rotation.
c) Using a Torx 25 driver, tighten the disc bolts
in a cross pattern. Recommended tightening
torque: 4 Nm.
Note: A mild engineering adhesive could be
used on disc bolts to prevent them unscrewing.
Do not use permanent adhesive.
On IS mounts 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 6Nm.
b) Follow the same instructions as fitting the brake onto a postmount (see
previous section).
Before riding check again 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.
HAPPY RIDING.
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.
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) then tighten
the two M6 bolts using a 5mm Allen key.
Recommended
tightening torque
6Nm.
Note : We do not recommend
pumping the lever to push pads out to
align caliper at this point. See section 4
regarding this procedure.
Be careful not to get your
fingers caught in the disc when
following these steps.
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a b
Avoid situations that could damage the brake hose and/or your bike frame
and components.
Note: In the first intance 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.
a) Attach the lever assembly
to the handlebars. When you are
happy with the orientation of
the lever, tighten alternatly the
M5 clamp bolts using a 4mm
Allen key. Recommended
tightening torque: 4Nm.
b) Route the hose and caliper
down to the fork disc mount or
along the frame to the rear disc
mount.
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Finger reach adjustment : The Mini lever allows the adjustement of the lever
reach. This refers to the position of the lever blade relative to the bars.
Use a 2mm Allen key, turn the adjuster screw clockwise to increase the reach and
anti-clockwise to reduce it.