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Old 04-18-19, 05:01 PM
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Originally Posted by TimothyH
This might have been my fault.

I've been posting that the E4 pads fit the RX4 calipers but didn't even think about SRAM vs Shimano.


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Nah, nobody's fault but mine. I was referencing the wrong PDF file.
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@TimothyH

How is this working out? Are the calipers an improvement?

How do they differ from mtn quad-piston calipers (like the new XT, or TRP)?
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Best upgrade I've never done!

Here is a photo of how they look. They look so good that I might leave them right there for another few weeks or months or maybe a year or two.

Note the dust on the box...




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Pretty frustrated right now.

Does anyone know what bleed kit to use with the RX4 calipers for Shimano?

The bleed port on the caliper is threaded and the instructions show a syringe with threaded fitting on the end of the hose.

Hope's website has zero information on what this threaded part is or how to get it. Their website shows no information on what bleed kit to use.

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service@hopetech.com ?
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Originally Posted by TimothyH
Pretty frustrated right now.

Does anyone know what bleed kit to use with the RX4 calipers for Shimano?

The bleed port on the caliper is threaded and the instructions show a syringe with threaded fitting on the end of the hose.

Hope's website has zero information on what this threaded part is or how to get it. Their website shows no information on what bleed kit to use.


The installation PDF is kind of useless. I watched the you tube video and noticed it's a Sram style syringe they are using with the appropriate shimano mineral oil.

This is the kit I used for my Sram system when I installed my rx4 calipers and it indeed has the appropriate bleeding adapter with an M5 threaded end. Sram uses 2 syringes the bleed their brakes, this kit has 3 adapters, 2 of which are the ones you need. There are knock off kits around the internet that are cheaper. Maybe even your local bike shop has one to buy or rent for a few hours.

https://www.sram.com/en/sram/models/ac-dbs-bld-a1

https://www.jensonusa.com/SRAM-Standard-Brake-Bleed-Kit

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Old 08-21-19, 08:56 AM
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Originally Posted by 50voltphantom
Yeah, already emailed Hope and my message is sitting in someone's inbox. Asking the internet is faster.


Originally Posted by Bryan C.
The installation PDF is kind of useless. I watched the you tube video and noticed it's a Sram style syringe they are using with the appropriate shimano mineral oil.

This is the kit I used for my Sram system when I installed my rx4 calipers and it indeed has the appropriate bleeding adapter with an M5 threaded end. Sram uses 2 syringes the bleed their brakes, this kit has 3 adapters, 2 of which are the ones you need. There are knock off kits around the internet that are cheaper. Maybe even your local bike shop has one to buy or rent for a few hours.

https://www.sram.com/en/sram/models/ac-dbs-bld-a1

https://www.jensonusa.com/SRAM-Standard-Brake-Bleed-Kit
Thank you Brian.

M5 is what I read on another website.

I've ordered that kit. Hopefully (no pun) I can ride this bike soon.



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Originally Posted by render ranger
For future reference (in case this turns up in search results) it's also right there in Hope's RX4 Shimano instructions "Appropriate bleed kit (Shimano funnel and bleeding syringe with M5 end)"
As one who does computer work and spends half his day reading technical documentation, you would think I would know enough to slow down and actually spend more than three seconds reading that section. But no, there it is, in black and white.

I'll even post a screen cap as a testament to my stupidity.



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Originally Posted by TimothyH
As one who does computer work and spends half his day reading technical documentation, you would think I would know enough to slow down and actually spend more than three seconds reading that section. But no, there it is, in black and white.

I'll even post a screen cap as a testament to my stupidity.



And thank you.
Don't feel bad Tim, I had similar results when reading Hope's technical PDF files.
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One of the pistons is stuck in the bore and won't budge.

Really disappointed in these POS.


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Originally Posted by TimothyH
One of the pistons is stuck in the bore and won't budge.

Really disappointed in these POS.


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Update?
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Tried to push the piston back but it won't budge. It is useless.

The front was installed, bled and ready to go. The rear had the hose run, caliper attached and was going through the bleeding process. It was all a complete waste of time.

Good thing I left the hoses a little long so that the Hope barbs could be cut off. The Shimano calipers went back on.

I'll see what Hope says about warranty. I know people like these things but I have a 50% failure rate and people on other forums say that got two in a row like that. I'll probably just sell them.
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Originally Posted by TimothyH
Tried to push the piston back but it won't budge. It is useless.

The front was installed, bled and ready to go. The rear had the hose run, caliper attached and was going through the bleeding process. It was all a complete waste of time.

Good thing I left the hoses a little long so that the Hope barbs could be cut off. The Shimano calipers went back on.

I'll see what Hope says about warranty. I know people like these things but I have a 50% failure rate and people on other forums say that got two in a row like that. I'll probably just sell them.
I hate it when a so called upgrade doesn't live up to the hype.

My experience was the exact opposite as the Sram brakes seemed weak and the new calipers made a big improvement.

However from my own experience, the Ultegra brakes with resin pads on my road bike stop better than my Sram Force with the RX4 calipers. The Shimano stuff works so well I would be hard pressed to change it.
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Feeing like an Amazon review up in here— one single item doesn’t work, so the entire company must be a farce. I’ve had FOUR Maxxis tires go back for warranty replacement. Doesn’t mean Maxxis is inherently flawed. I literally just mounted another Maxxis tire about 4 hours ago.

And of course, counterpoint from my perspective— my RX4 calipers have been flawless since day one. But I also bought mine at my LBS, so if one had arrived DOA, it would have been replaced within a few days.
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Originally Posted by DrIsotope
Feeing like an Amazon review up in here— one single item doesn’t work, so the entire company must be a farce. I’ve had FOUR Maxxis tires go back for warranty replacement. Doesn’t mean Maxxis is inherently flawed. I literally just mounted another Maxxis tire about 4 hours ago.

And of course, counterpoint from my perspective— my RX4 calipers have been flawless since day one. But I also bought mine at my LBS, so if one had arrived DOA, it would have been replaced within a few days.
You are as predictable as the sunrise.

50% failure rate is enough for me but I'm not the only one having this problem.

https://weightweenies.starbike.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=146254&start=30

Rubbing salt in wounds. How the **** did they ever make you a ******g moderator.


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@DrIsotope - Tim's been an honest player in this experiment, IMO.
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Rubbing salt in wounds. How the **** did they ever make you a ******g moderator.


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Just to answer your question, our team decided to summon his help as a moderator due to his flawless loyalty to the membership, his even keeled temperament, his politeness to others, the fact that he does not judge others for any shortcomings they may have and for his helpfulness to the community no matter what.

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with dura ace 9170 calipers super cheap on eBay why do people paying so much more for 3rd party calipers that may or may not work. Just got a pair in mint condition for $90. Saved 40g over 8070 calipers
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I imagine part of the reason is that SRAM uses DOT fluid, which rules out any and all Shimano calipers.

If weight is your overriding concern when it comes to braking,
flat mount Shimano 9170 caliper, 123g
flat mount Hope RX4-SH caliper, 109g
flat mount Hope RX4-SR caliper, 93g
...and the post-mount versions are even lighter.

I personally don't care what it weighs. Any weight savings are a nice bonus.
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Originally Posted by DrIsotope
I imagine part of the reason is that SRAM uses DOT fluid, which rules out any and all Shimano calipers.

If weight is your overriding concern when it comes to braking,
flat mount Shimano 9170 caliper, 123g
flat mount Hope RX4-SH caliper, 109g
flat mount Hope RX4-SR caliper, 93g
...and the post-mount versions are even lighter.

I personally don't care what it weighs. Any weight savings are a nice bonus.
are those weight with or without pads?
mine 9170 caliper measured 92g w/o
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The listed weights for the Hopes include pads.
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Originally Posted by DrIsotope
The listed weights for the Hopes include pads.
looks like the shimano finned pads really weighted it down. the rear RX4-SH measured to be 85g

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Don't see the problem. Just call Hope USA and they will send you a new caliper. I would be *****ing and screaming if they told me to pound sand but that doesn't seem to be the case.

But then I realized this is a Tim thread so par for the course.
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Originally Posted by render ranger
I'm pretty sure Hope USA wouldn't be able to help him.

He bought the calipers from Merlin (UK dealer). US stock continues to be spotty.
Merlin is also very good at honoring warranty, even offers to reimburse return shipping from US to UK
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