Nerding out on Brakes shall we? Not another tech deraliment

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TheKaiser wrote:
Regarding mechanics/causes of the pump-out sensation, it has always seemed to me to most likely be due to a mismatch in the speed at which the...

Regarding mechanics/causes of the pump-out sensation, it has always seemed to me to most likely be due to a mismatch in the speed at which the fluid can flow back through the hose and fittings when the lever is released, and the "demand" for fluid to take up the expanding space in the M/C as the lever returns to the starting position. In other words, the fluid is moving too slowly, and so the return spring in the lever creates a partial vacuum in the M/C, which causes it to then draw in extra fluid from the reservoir when the piston seal exposes the timing port. Once the fluid coming back from the caliper "catches up" and then you quickly squeeze the lever again, you essentially have an overfilled system.

Things that could potentially slow the fluid return include (working from bottom to top): 

1. Relatively weak caliper seal return force. As someone pointed out earlier in the thread, assuming the same seals, the 18mm pistons will push back harder relative to the fluid moved 2. Really gunky caliper seal/bore/piston interfaces, such that drag is being exerted on the pistons as the seal tries to retract them. All else being equal, the smaller pistons will have less surface area where gunk could exert drag. 3. Pinched/restrictive hose ID or fittings 4. Overly viscous fluid relative to the hose and fittings.

If the sum of those factors leads to a slower fluid flow than the pull of the master cylinder piston return spring, you have a potential problem. It seems to me that putting a weaker spring in the M/C could be one way to restore balance to the force (as well as reduce finger fatigue) but for some reason that doesn't seem to be a thing.🤷‍♂️ Anyway, if one were to assume that the stock configurations are designed in such a way that the forces are balanced, with these DIY mashup combos it seems like you have greater potential for there to be a mismatch. Having a mismatch where the fluid is returning faster than required wouldn't create a problem so, if you have a choice, it seems like a safer bet to choose the individual parts that will supply more oil back to the lever rather than less. For example, if we knew what the flow rate under a given pressure was on Maven vs. Shimano hose and fittings, or the viscosity of their respective fluids, pick fastest flowing hose/fittings and thinnest fluid. 

jbfiets wrote:
I agree with the 'pick the fastest fluid.' I know users have put low-viscosity fluid in Shimano brakes for a while now to resolve their issues...

I agree with the 'pick the fastest fluid.' I know users have put low-viscosity fluid in Shimano brakes for a while now to resolve their issues and they don't seem to leak more than Shimano calipers already leak.

I'm suprised we don't see more small brake companies putting out videos/marketing about how their brakes solves the Shimano pump up/wandering bite point issue. Advertising a solution to your competitor's design flaw is pretty common, why not in brakes?

Cause better brakes than Shimano is the answer, there’s not much to do there to fix those issues 

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3/2/2026 10:14am
TheKaiser wrote:
Regarding mechanics/causes of the pump-out sensation, it has always seemed to me to most likely be due to a mismatch in the speed at which the...

Regarding mechanics/causes of the pump-out sensation, it has always seemed to me to most likely be due to a mismatch in the speed at which the fluid can flow back through the hose and fittings when the lever is released, and the "demand" for fluid to take up the expanding space in the M/C as the lever returns to the starting position. In other words, the fluid is moving too slowly, and so the return spring in the lever creates a partial vacuum in the M/C, which causes it to then draw in extra fluid from the reservoir when the piston seal exposes the timing port. Once the fluid coming back from the caliper "catches up" and then you quickly squeeze the lever again, you essentially have an overfilled system.

Things that could potentially slow the fluid return include (working from bottom to top): 

1. Relatively weak caliper seal return force. As someone pointed out earlier in the thread, assuming the same seals, the 18mm pistons will push back harder relative to the fluid moved 2. Really gunky caliper seal/bore/piston interfaces, such that drag is being exerted on the pistons as the seal tries to retract them. All else being equal, the smaller pistons will have less surface area where gunk could exert drag. 3. Pinched/restrictive hose ID or fittings 4. Overly viscous fluid relative to the hose and fittings.

If the sum of those factors leads to a slower fluid flow than the pull of the master cylinder piston return spring, you have a potential problem. It seems to me that putting a weaker spring in the M/C could be one way to restore balance to the force (as well as reduce finger fatigue) but for some reason that doesn't seem to be a thing.🤷‍♂️ Anyway, if one were to assume that the stock configurations are designed in such a way that the forces are balanced, with these DIY mashup combos it seems like you have greater potential for there to be a mismatch. Having a mismatch where the fluid is returning faster than required wouldn't create a problem so, if you have a choice, it seems like a safer bet to choose the individual parts that will supply more oil back to the lever rather than less. For example, if we knew what the flow rate under a given pressure was on Maven vs. Shimano hose and fittings, or the viscosity of their respective fluids, pick fastest flowing hose/fittings and thinnest fluid. 

jbfiets wrote:
I agree with the 'pick the fastest fluid.' I know users have put low-viscosity fluid in Shimano brakes for a while now to resolve their issues...

I agree with the 'pick the fastest fluid.' I know users have put low-viscosity fluid in Shimano brakes for a while now to resolve their issues and they don't seem to leak more than Shimano calipers already leak.

I'm suprised we don't see more small brake companies putting out videos/marketing about how their brakes solves the Shimano pump up/wandering bite point issue. Advertising a solution to your competitor's design flaw is pretty common, why not in brakes?

I imagine that some companies could be scared of the repercussions if your brakes fail because of your (the company’s) recommendation. It’s all fun and games if you tinker around but if someone goes off a cliff with your „hack“…

That’s just what would concern me, if I was offering „braketuning“

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Not sure if this is the right spot to ask this. But I am rather new to higher end brakes, and just got a set of...

Not sure if this is the right spot to ask this. But I am rather new to higher end brakes, and just got a set of hope tech 4 v4's installed. I have only rode them a couple times when we had some nice weather, as i installed them during the winter in canada. 

Recently i have noticed they are rubbing and ive been trying to figure out how to fix it, I have done some alignment but in the process of doing that i have noticed the pistons push out inconsistently, like one side will come almost all the way out and the other side hardly comes out at all. I have used some nice silicone lubricant (like the stuff hope recommends) and that doesnt seem to have done much to help. 

Anyone able to help me figure out how to get them more consistent? Is this normal? 

bigbrett wrote:
I have found hopes to be insanely sensitive to centering on the rotor, and also come with quite stiff seals sometimes. Make sure they are bang...

I have found hopes to be insanely sensitive to centering on the rotor, and also come with quite stiff seals sometimes. Make sure they are bang on center in every axis, then As stravapocalypse said, do a piston massage where you work every piston in and out individually. Otherwise follow their new comprehensive brake tech book to a T. 

Unfortunately I find their advice to use silicone lube on the pistons to be bad. I’ve tried this multiple times and all it does is ingest dirt and grime into the system then adds more friction to the system. I wish they would stop giving that advice. 

what should i use instead of the silicone lube for piston massage? 

 

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3/2/2026 4:13pm
MoldyMTB wrote:
Not sure if this is the right spot to ask this. But I am rather new to higher end brakes, and just got a set of...

Not sure if this is the right spot to ask this. But I am rather new to higher end brakes, and just got a set of hope tech 4 v4's installed. I have only rode them a couple times when we had some nice weather, as i installed them during the winter in canada. 

Recently i have noticed they are rubbing and ive been trying to figure out how to fix it, I have done some alignment but in the process of doing that i have noticed the pistons push out inconsistently, like one side will come almost all the way out and the other side hardly comes out at all. I have used some nice silicone lubricant (like the stuff hope recommends) and that doesnt seem to have done much to help. 

Anyone able to help me figure out how to get them more consistent? Is this normal? 

bigbrett wrote:
I have found hopes to be insanely sensitive to centering on the rotor, and also come with quite stiff seals sometimes. Make sure they are bang...

I have found hopes to be insanely sensitive to centering on the rotor, and also come with quite stiff seals sometimes. Make sure they are bang on center in every axis, then As stravapocalypse said, do a piston massage where you work every piston in and out individually. Otherwise follow their new comprehensive brake tech book to a T. 

Unfortunately I find their advice to use silicone lube on the pistons to be bad. I’ve tried this multiple times and all it does is ingest dirt and grime into the system then adds more friction to the system. I wish they would stop giving that advice. 

MoldyMTB wrote:

what should i use instead of the silicone lube for piston massage? 

 

Nothing

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I apologize that this is a double post! Most folks only look at this thread in regards to brakes info but figured I would put it over here too and hope you may go over to the thread I just created and leave some feedback. Thanks!

"Alright I know this one has been hit hard and in pieces and in different places over time. Trying to consolidate to one spot and get feedback. I have someone that isn't a part of the Vital Forums asking me questions and advice so figured I would just lay this one out for feedback to forward to them directly for helping make a decision.

 

Simply put a T4V4 with bearing mod vs GR4. For the folks that have actual experience with both/ possibly own both... would greatly value your feedback.

Notes they have heard

- GR4 significantly easier/cleaner to bleed

-T4V4 has slightly lighter lever throw

-GR4 with power levers can allow for best use of close to bar set up

-GR4 might have improved the classic Hope noises?

I will edit and add if I remember more for them. But in the meantime... appreciate the feedback!"

https://www.vitalmtb.com/forums/hub/hope-t4v4-bearing-mod-vs-gr4

 

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Also.... for myself now

Anyone have any inside info on release date ballpark for Brembos. Brembo keeps on teasin and sure am excited to learn more about em finally 

3/2/2026 8:26pm
Also.... for myself nowAnyone have any inside info on release date ballpark for Brembos. Brembo keeps on teasin and sure am excited to learn more about...

Also.... for myself now

Anyone have any inside info on release date ballpark for Brembos. Brembo keeps on teasin and sure am excited to learn more about em finally 

Knowing Brembo I'm sure they will come with a premium price tag, I wouldn't be surprised if a set would cost $999. I was lucky enough to run into a Specialized athlete at Whistler last season and got to feel the brakes myself. They feel pretty good and have a firm bite point but curious how that will translate on trail along with power/piston size layout.

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Also.... for myself nowAnyone have any inside info on release date ballpark for Brembos. Brembo keeps on teasin and sure am excited to learn more about...

Also.... for myself now

Anyone have any inside info on release date ballpark for Brembos. Brembo keeps on teasin and sure am excited to learn more about em finally 

Knowing Brembo I'm sure they will come with a premium price tag, I wouldn't be surprised if a set would cost $999. I was lucky enough...

Knowing Brembo I'm sure they will come with a premium price tag, I wouldn't be surprised if a set would cost $999. I was lucky enough to run into a Specialized athlete at Whistler last season and got to feel the brakes myself. They feel pretty good and have a firm bite point but curious how that will translate on trail along with power/piston size layout.

Are they built for comfort or speed?

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Also.... for myself nowAnyone have any inside info on release date ballpark for Brembos. Brembo keeps on teasin and sure am excited to learn more about...

Also.... for myself now

Anyone have any inside info on release date ballpark for Brembos. Brembo keeps on teasin and sure am excited to learn more about em finally 

Hopefully they release along side the new demo. Id love to try a set. But going way back to when specialized first brought the ohlins shock in on the demo, you couldnt buy the shock alone for good while. It was oem only for however long. At least thats how I remember it could be wrong. 

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3/2/2026 11:10pm
MoldyMTB wrote:

what should i use instead of the silicone lube for piston massage? 

 

I use SRAM dot grease, but as others have reported in this thread whether any lube is needed is questionable.

If you didn't already, then centering the rotor and pads is also important. There was a hope video that showed using a small screwdriver behind the pad that needs to be moved closer to the disc whilst pumping the brake. I find this works really well and makes sure that the pads contact the rotor at the same time on both sides.

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Also.... for myself nowAnyone have any inside info on release date ballpark for Brembos. Brembo keeps on teasin and sure am excited to learn more about...

Also.... for myself now

Anyone have any inside info on release date ballpark for Brembos. Brembo keeps on teasin and sure am excited to learn more about em finally 

Knowing Brembo I'm sure they will come with a premium price tag, I wouldn't be surprised if a set would cost $999. I was lucky enough...

Knowing Brembo I'm sure they will come with a premium price tag, I wouldn't be surprised if a set would cost $999. I was lucky enough to run into a Specialized athlete at Whistler last season and got to feel the brakes myself. They feel pretty good and have a firm bite point but curious how that will translate on trail along with power/piston size layout.

seeing them in the wild had to have been rad! glad they felt like a nice firm bite point.

I think they should be some of the most powerful yet and very adjustable

No doubt the price will hurt but all we can hope for is performance more than making up for it

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Also.... for myself nowAnyone have any inside info on release date ballpark for Brembos. Brembo keeps on teasin and sure am excited to learn more about...

Also.... for myself now

Anyone have any inside info on release date ballpark for Brembos. Brembo keeps on teasin and sure am excited to learn more about em finally 

GnarShred wrote:
Hopefully they release along side the new demo. Id love to try a set. But going way back to when specialized first brought the ohlins shock...

Hopefully they release along side the new demo. Id love to try a set. But going way back to when specialized first brought the ohlins shock in on the demo, you couldnt buy the shock alone for good while. It was oem only for however long. At least thats how I remember it could be wrong. 

I am with you and hope that release is soon. And they can be bought separately right away

3/3/2026 5:36pm
Also.... for myself nowAnyone have any inside info on release date ballpark for Brembos. Brembo keeps on teasin and sure am excited to learn more about...

Also.... for myself now

Anyone have any inside info on release date ballpark for Brembos. Brembo keeps on teasin and sure am excited to learn more about em finally 

Knowing Brembo I'm sure they will come with a premium price tag, I wouldn't be surprised if a set would cost $999. I was lucky enough...

Knowing Brembo I'm sure they will come with a premium price tag, I wouldn't be surprised if a set would cost $999. I was lucky enough to run into a Specialized athlete at Whistler last season and got to feel the brakes myself. They feel pretty good and have a firm bite point but curious how that will translate on trail along with power/piston size layout.

seeing them in the wild had to have been rad! glad they felt like a nice firm bite point.I think they should be some of the...

seeing them in the wild had to have been rad! glad they felt like a nice firm bite point.

I think they should be some of the most powerful yet and very adjustable

No doubt the price will hurt but all we can hope for is performance more than making up for it

You know they work great!!

They slowed Loic down enough that Jackson went flying by,  unable to stop with his barely functional Shimano prototypes!!!

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3/4/2026 7:54pm Edited Date/Time 3/4/2026 7:57pm

Serious question: how is everyone putting the pistons back in place after extending them during a piston massage?

I'm using an old yellow plastic tire lever and doing the pistons one at a time (more or less), just like SRAM recommends, but that feels barbaric and incredibly imprecise, and seems like a great way to sideload or accidentally angle a piston into the caliper seal. Is anyone messing around with a piston reset tool like one of these. And yes, I recognize that two out of these three tools would not work in a Maven because there's no access to the top of the caliper:

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TEAMROBOT wrote:
Serious question: how is everyone putting the pistons back in place after extending them during a piston massage?I'm using an old yellow plastic tire lever and...

Serious question: how is everyone putting the pistons back in place after extending them during a piston massage?

I'm using an old yellow plastic tire lever and doing the pistons one at a time (more or less), just like SRAM recommends, but that feels barbaric and incredibly imprecise, and seems like a great way to sideload or accidentally angle a piston into the caliper seal. Is anyone messing around with a piston reset tool like one of these. And yes, I recognize that two out of these three tools would not work in a Maven because there's no access to the top of the caliper:

In my mt7 I was using a 5mm Allen to push from top and bottom

Mavens are a pain due to the design which is very close, and like codes and all sram stuff they go sideways badly if not carefully handled also because they hardly move

Trp and hope I use my fingers to push them back as they go so smooth but I use a Schwalbe Tyre lever occasionally to be quicker as it’s wider and flat

Shimano, the less I touch them the better, those pistons give up incredibly easy no matter what, so I don’t touch them if not pushing them back with some old pads or veeeery carefully

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Robstyle wrote:

This birzman getup seems cool. 

https://www.tradeinn.com/bikeinn/en/birzman-double-disc-brake-piston-pusher/138156761/p 

Its still sitting in the 'I probably don't need that, but I want it basket' 

Oh yeah, that thing is sweet. Didn't know it existed but now I need to have it.

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Robstyle wrote:

This birzman getup seems cool. 

https://www.tradeinn.com/bikeinn/en/birzman-double-disc-brake-piston-pusher/138156761/p 

Its still sitting in the 'I probably don't need that, but I want it basket' 

TEAMROBOT wrote:

Oh yeah, that thing is sweet. Didn't know it existed but now I need to have it.

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TEAMROBOT wrote:
Serious question: how is everyone putting the pistons back in place after extending them during a piston massage?I'm using an old yellow plastic tire lever and...

Serious question: how is everyone putting the pistons back in place after extending them during a piston massage?

I'm using an old yellow plastic tire lever and doing the pistons one at a time (more or less), just like SRAM recommends, but that feels barbaric and incredibly imprecise, and seems like a great way to sideload or accidentally angle a piston into the caliper seal. Is anyone messing around with a piston reset tool like one of these. And yes, I recognize that two out of these three tools would not work in a Maven because there's no access to the top of the caliper:

3/3 of those don't work on Mavens.  I tried the Birzman version of the bottom one and it just bent, plus it had a hard time getting the rear pistons due to the notch in caliper.

I start by pushing the pistons back (pads in) with the fat side of the pad spacer, then remove pads and use the red plastic SRAM double slider tool (with rounded end) to fully seat them back.  It's too thick to fit without that initial nudge, but it ultimately does fully push back the pistons.

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3/5/2026 9:51am

This does it for me but working from the bottom is always a challenge no matter what. 

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3/5/2026 10:24am

If I'm worried about alignment I throw the pads back in before pressing them out. I use the Birzman piston press (just the lever one) and haven't run into issues. If I'm doing one piston at a time, I choke up on the grip and push flat instead of levering the pistons out.

https://www.birzman.com/products_2.php?uID=2&cID=4&Key=135

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3/5/2026 2:39pm

Finally got some mavens! They came with resin pads.

 How much truth is there to the "don't mix pad compounds on the same rotor" theory.

 I know Sram even posts that on their site regarding Mavens.  I'd like to try these bad boys as is but will likely switch to metallic when I can get a pair of pads.

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Finally got some mavens! They came with resin pads. How much truth is there to the "don't mix pad compounds on the same rotor" theory. I...

Finally got some mavens! They came with resin pads.

 How much truth is there to the "don't mix pad compounds on the same rotor" theory.

 I know Sram even posts that on their site regarding Mavens.  I'd like to try these bad boys as is but will likely switch to metallic when I can get a pair of pads.

I mixed it up many times. Never had any problems going from organic to metal.

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Finally got some mavens! They came with resin pads. How much truth is there to the "don't mix pad compounds on the same rotor" theory. I...

Finally got some mavens! They came with resin pads.

 How much truth is there to the "don't mix pad compounds on the same rotor" theory.

 I know Sram even posts that on their site regarding Mavens.  I'd like to try these bad boys as is but will likely switch to metallic when I can get a pair of pads.

Depends on the brand.  I have tried going from trp organic (blue pad backers) to shimano metallic pads and that did not work so well.  I have had good luck going from sram organic to sram metallic, but not 100% success on that process over the years and did have one rotor that would brake fine, but never stopped making noise.  

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Finally got some mavens! They came with resin pads. How much truth is there to the "don't mix pad compounds on the same rotor" theory. I...

Finally got some mavens! They came with resin pads.

 How much truth is there to the "don't mix pad compounds on the same rotor" theory.

 I know Sram even posts that on their site regarding Mavens.  I'd like to try these bad boys as is but will likely switch to metallic when I can get a pair of pads.

I've had decent luck provided I do a couple rounds of sanding the rotor with fine grit sandpaper followed by rinsing with isopropyl alcohol.

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Finally got some mavens! They came with resin pads. How much truth is there to the "don't mix pad compounds on the same rotor" theory. I...

Finally got some mavens! They came with resin pads.

 How much truth is there to the "don't mix pad compounds on the same rotor" theory.

 I know Sram even posts that on their site regarding Mavens.  I'd like to try these bad boys as is but will likely switch to metallic when I can get a pair of pads.

From an engineering side, a lot. The particulate that gets embedded in the rotors during burnish/bed in between different pad compounds is different in size, resulting in a decrease in friction between the pads and rotor and a weaker brake. I've seen dyno tests proving that.

From a functional side, I've swapped pad compounds on the same rotors on my road-ish bike. Was there a decrease in pucker power? First set, not really, 4th set yes. After I accounted for all mea culpas I could, I swapped to fresh rotors and the brake power well improved. My hunch is that this was due to now 3 different compounds having been bedded into the old rotors (last set of pads were bought outta necessity so I took the available option).

So in absolute terms, can you? Yes. Should you? That's a personal value call but recognize you lose your right to gripe about the brakes not being strong enough should you go that route. Personally, I think rotors are priced well enough that there really isn't much of a reason to not have dedicated semi and sintered sets should you want to experiment. 

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3/7/2026 6:37pm

I finally got the mavens mounted and went for a ride today. Figured I'd share my experience as everyone here's been pretty helpful.

I got a pair of the older Maven Silver on Pinkbike 

Holy shit these things are amazing!

I've been a bit on the fence but finally decided to pull the. Been using Hayes dominions for the last 1-2 years and they're great but the Mavens just feel like a completely other level of control and power. 

In the past I've also used TRP dhr and before that code rsc.

I'm only one ride in on these but so far no issues. I felt like they were pretty intuitive to get used to.

For more context, I'm about 165 and ride a V2 sentinel. I live in Seattle and ride mostly off the i90 corridor here. Our trails are decently steep and I do some Enduro racing.

So many reviews had me a bit nervous about the power being too much, which tbh I wanted to experience. They're definitely way stronger than any other brake I've tried but definitely felt manageable.

I'm also running 200mm Hs2 rotors front and rear.

They came with the organic pads and I figured I might as well use em but will probably switch to metallic when I wear these out. Curious how long that might be.

Anyhow, put me in the Maven camp and let me know if you have any questions!

 

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3/8/2026 4:52pm
IMG 9616

 

I've honestly been pretty thrilled with my Hope Evo GR4 brakes. Paired with the Galfer ebike pads and TRP RS05E 2.3mm rotors and offer tons of stopping power and lots of modulation. I'm about 205-210lb geared up and they have no problem stopping my fat ass on my ebike. Once I get my dh bike back together I'm gonna pair the new Lewis AX lever with the maven caliper and see if that offers a little more stopping power. Don't see a reason to go back to the stock maven lever at this point, maybe they'd be improved with that new swing link upgrade. Really the only brake left on my 'to test' list is the Radic Kaha but these hopes and Intend trinity's are my favorites to date. 

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 I've honestly been pretty thrilled with my Hope Evo GR4 brakes. Paired with the Galfer ebike pads and TRP RS05E 2.3mm rotors and offer tons of...
IMG 9616

 

I've honestly been pretty thrilled with my Hope Evo GR4 brakes. Paired with the Galfer ebike pads and TRP RS05E 2.3mm rotors and offer tons of stopping power and lots of modulation. I'm about 205-210lb geared up and they have no problem stopping my fat ass on my ebike. Once I get my dh bike back together I'm gonna pair the new Lewis AX lever with the maven caliper and see if that offers a little more stopping power. Don't see a reason to go back to the stock maven lever at this point, maybe they'd be improved with that new swing link upgrade. Really the only brake left on my 'to test' list is the Radic Kaha but these hopes and Intend trinity's are my favorites to date. 

Little off topic but curious regarding the suspensions

Intend shock but not the fork?

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