Hope Tech Mono Mini Brake User Manual

MonoMini

HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKE SYSTEM

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DESCRIPTION

This MonoMini brake system has been designed to be used on XC bikes where

a light and drag free brake is required.

The Mini lever will give a smooth and progressive feel, it features a split clamp

for easy fitting, integrated reservoir for bleeding and adjustable lever reach.

The one piece MonoMini caliper is machined from a solid billet of aluminium
which is designed to offer both power and stiffness. Depending on forks, frame
and rotor size, an adaptor bracket may be required.

The rotor is available with two different options, the standard stainless steel
disc or the floating one with aluminium centre.

Please bear in mind that this brake system is cross country orientated and we
don’t recommend using it in harsh alpine conditions.

WARNING

· Don’t overestimate your technical capabilities. This brake system must

be fitted by a competent cycle mechanic using the correct tools. Incorrect
installation could result in brake failure that could cause serious or fatal
injuries.

· Your brake system will generate heat during braking. Never touch either
the disc or caliper after a long braking period as this could cause severe
burns.

· Before each ride always check the brake for proper function, the brake
pads for wear and that there is no system damage resulting in fluid leaks.

· It’s common practice to also check that your wheel quick release skewers
are securely installed and tightened.

· Your braking performance will improve in almost all conditions, please
take time to become familiar with your new brake. Always ride within your
own abilities.

· Brake pads contaminated with brake fluid, chain lubricant or unsuitable
bike cleaner will need replacing because the overall brake performance will
be greatly diminished.

· Please refer to the complete manual for more information including
servicing and maintenance.

· If you have any doubts or questions please contact your dealer or the
appropriate distributor for your country.

BOX CONTENTS

Before first use please check the contents of the box are described as below.

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2

3

6

1: Brake system, fully bled

2: 2x M6x18 caliper bolts

3: Rotor (

φ160mm shown)

4: 6x Torx T25 disc bolts

5: Adaptor bracket (if
required)

6: 2x M6x18 adaptor
bracket bolts (if required)

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TOOLS REQUIRED

Once again, don’t overestimate your technical skills. If you are not familiar with
this sort of installation we advise that this brake system should be fitted by a
competent cycle mechanic.

. Torx T25 driver
. 5mm Allen key
. 4mm Allen key
. 2mm Allen key
. Flat blade screw driver

INSTALLATION STEPS

3.2 Mounting on IS type mounts

1. Attaching the disc rotor to the hub

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.

2. Attaching the lever to the bars

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.

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) With Postmount type caliper

a

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).

b

b) With IS type caliper

If you have an IS type caliper (no5) it
will fit straigh onto IS forks and frame
brake mounts using a dia160mm rotor
on front and dia140mm rotor on rear.

The aim is to position the caliper

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SHIM

centrally over the disc (as showing on Fig
A in previous section) using some of the
supplied shim washers between the
caliper and brake mounts to achieve the
central position. This is trial and error
until the correct position is achieved.

3. Attaching the caliper to the fork or frame

The MonoMini caliper is available both in IS type and postmount type. You will
therefore need to use an adaptor bracket to fit a postmount caliper onto IS
brake mount and on some postmount forks.

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.

3.1 Mounting on Postmount type mounts

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

Fig A

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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 A) 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 purpose.

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CLEANING

Be careful not to get your
fingers caught in the disc when
following these steps.

4. Centralise the pads over the disc

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 this is already in

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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.

5. Personal settings

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.

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Use a 2mm Allen key, turn the adjuster
screw clockwise to increase the reach
and anti-clockwise to reduce it.

6. Break in period

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.