Sam Styles Posted April 14, 2010 Report Share Posted April 14, 2010 okay so... i have searched numerous topics before starting this thread but have not came across the answer that i am looking for. Just wondering if any of you have the answer... when you bleed a hope mono trials brake, the instructions on videos say to squeeze the lever all the way in, without anything being inside the caliper other than the pads (e.g, no disk, wheel removed). But i have been told not to sqeeze the brake without a disk being in place as it will pop the pistons do you simply squeeze the brake without nothing seperating the pads when you are bleeding it, and then just prize them apart before you put the diaphram and cap back on? im just really confused with different things i have been told. i hope i was clear when i was explaining it thanks, guys, please help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.Wood Posted April 14, 2010 Report Share Posted April 14, 2010 I've always put a wedge of plastic/wood in to stop them moving as I always take the pads out when bleeding anyways so they dont get contaminated. Always worked for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Dark Posted April 14, 2010 Report Share Posted April 14, 2010 Exactly what Nick says..that's how I bled mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Styles Posted April 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2010 I've always put a wedge of plastic/wood in to stop them moving as I always take the pads out when bleeding anyways so they dont get contaminated. Always worked for me. is it like a big peice of wood/plastic to completely stop the movement of the pistons, or just enough so the pistons can still move, but not touch eachother? cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Vandart Posted April 16, 2010 Report Share Posted April 16, 2010 As Nick says take the pads out but you do not need anything between the pads, just remember open the bleed nipple BEFORE you squeeze the lever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty007 Posted April 16, 2010 Report Share Posted April 16, 2010 This is very true. Every time iv bleed my hope iv wedged a block of wood in between the pistons opened up the bleed nipples and bleed away. Refitted the pads and the wheel and the pads will set themselves once the lever is pulled. Sweet as a nut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted April 16, 2010 Report Share Posted April 16, 2010 you do not need anything between the pads, just remember open the bleed nipple BEFORE you squeeze the lever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mods Posted April 16, 2010 Report Share Posted April 16, 2010 I bled both of mine on the bike with no problems. That was yesterday. Whats the advantage of bleeding without the disk inbetween the pads? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyBazz (: Posted April 17, 2010 Report Share Posted April 17, 2010 I bled both of mine on the bike with no problems. That was yesterday. Whats the advantage of bleeding without the disk inbetween the pads? It doesn't get contaminated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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