Carlperkins Posted March 5, 2012 Report Share Posted March 5, 2012 ok so my front hopes feeling a little lazy, anyone got any experience servicing them?? basically i'm guessing new pistons and seals in the caliper, then can I do anything with the lever to make it better? or shall i just send it to hope and get it serviced for £40? so ill need?? this (complete kit) http://www.tartybikes.co.uk/disc_brake_spares/hope_mono_trial_seal_kit/c110p10452.html 2 x these... http://www.tartybikes.co.uk/disc_brake_spares/hope_mono_trial_piston/c110p11156.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bike_dummie Posted March 5, 2012 Report Share Posted March 5, 2012 (edited) I personally would send it to hope as alex dark ( i think ) serviced his and it turned out worse than before. Edit: Saying that I have serviced my hope twice new seals ect with no problems at all. Edited March 5, 2012 by bike_dummie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalRobbo341 Posted March 5, 2012 Report Share Posted March 5, 2012 Agreed, always take the safe route :') Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Dark Posted March 5, 2012 Report Share Posted March 5, 2012 I personally would send it to hope as alex dark ( i think ) serviced his and it turned out worse than before. Edit: Saying that I have serviced my hope twice new seals ect with no problems at all. Hah cheers, The feel of the brake was slightly improved, and ive actually just got the bike back from a mate. I think a a lever service will sort my problems. If it were me id have a bash myself to be honest, not much you can lose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlperkins Posted March 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2012 ok i think ill send it to hope, hope do new seals, pistons, pads bleed etc. so i guess it works out cheaper than doing it myself too... cheers for the replies, i think ill go down the safe route as i cant really afford a new brake if i bugger it up haha thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezmtber Posted March 5, 2012 Report Share Posted March 5, 2012 i would get a tub of hope silicon oil. you can put it on the pistons to keep the seals well oiled, i find seals last well over twice as long oiling them once every month or so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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