staryarm69 Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 hi iv got a hope x2 front disc brake and would like a bit more power and hold, its a 160mm rotor the standard one and its had nothing done to it yet. im thinking first steps would be some new pads like the ebc red or superstar Kevlars but im still pretty new to disc so any advice is welcome. also does any one make an after market lever blade for the tech lever as the standard one isn't that nice in my opinion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azarathal Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 I think the X2 can take mono trial pads? I know the V2 definitely can but don't hold me to this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.Wood Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 Has it bedded in yet? Its not contaminated is it? Try a 180mm rotor, you'll need rotor (£20ish and adaptor £5-10ish) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Papasnap Maher Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 http://www.tartybikes.co.uk/disc_brake_pads/hope_monotech_trial_pro/c83p11647.html Them and bed it in properly.. Water on disc..drag brake till dry, repeat x 5, water on disc, leave to dry by its own means.. Best brake ever! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezmtber Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 the tech x2 uses a smaller brake pad to the trial or v2. best you could do is get organic pads or soft compound aftermarket ones ( allthough i dont think anyone does them) you could possibly cut the hope trials pads down to fit your x2 caliper as they are a simmilar shape just wider and taller. so cut the sides and bottom down. and use a larger rotor 183 or 203 will do. as for bedding in water and light braking until a good sharp bite is spot on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staryarm69 Posted February 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 got a 185mm rotor and adapter from my old brake so i will try that later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staryarm69 Posted February 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2012 running the bigger rotor now and carnt believe how much better it is 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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