[Closed] how hard is it to service mono m4 brakes

Chain reaction are quite good for bits.

you need pistons and seals + piston cap tool. Look at the hope website as by the time you factor this in and new pads it is about as cheap to send to Hope who tend to replace everything including hose.
I did my minis myself saved about £15-20 quid. Have tool so bit more next time but not sure it is worth it for time and hassle unless you enjoy fettling.

I would take pads out and just pump the pistons out a bit the give em a good squirt with silicone spray lubricant, push them back in and do it again several times that should free the pistons up. Once you have done that give them a bleed and replace the diaphragm on the lever assembly job done.

Quite like messing and have two sets of m4 so could be cost effective to buy bits I think

How do you push the pads back when the pads aren't in mate

Just use a plastic tyre lever, takes a bit of practice. I normally put something in between the pistons.

Cheers will have a look thanks

You may get away with a good clean first - depends how tight you are!

Should of mentioned don't pump the piston all the way out.

Here's [url= http://steveukmtb.wordpress.com/hope-caliper-overhaul-minitrialsm4v2m6/ ]a photo guide[/url] for the overhaul. It's relatively straightforward with no surprises, although there are a couple of things to pay attention to if you decide to also do the levers.

THanks mate

seal kit wise , which do i need i think these are mini levers on the mono m4 so will i have to buy two full seal kits mini and mono m4 and not use half or the mono m4 seal kit work on these levers too. just confused as my other m4s have different levers
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