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HOPE Ceramic Brake Pads

Top Brake ceramic brake pads are engineered with KEVLAR® fibers and premium ceramic compounds for HOPE brake systems. Designed to deliver responsive braking feel, smooth modulation, and reliable stopping performance, these ceramic pads help riders maintain confident control across demanding MTB rides.

  • Smooth and controllable braking feel

  • Compatible with a wide range of HOPE brake systems

  • Responsive initial bite for confident stopping power

  • Fast Bed-In with refined modulation performance

BD17-1-Ceramic Compound for Hope-Top Brake
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 This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page

Hope Tech 3 E4 Stealth Race Evo E4 RX4-SH RX4+ Lewis LV4 LH4 LHP-S4 Ceramic compound MTB Disc Brake Pad BD17-P

Price range: $ 23.98 through $ 25.98
top brake disc brake pad for Hope Tech 3 V4
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Hope Tech 3 V4 GR4 TR4 Lewis LHT LHP-U4 Trickstuff Maxima Ceramic compound Mountain bike Disc Brake Pad BD11-P

$ 23.98

Compatible Ceramic Brake Pads for HOPE

Supported HOPE Models Compatibility Chart
Part Info Riding Style Compatible Models
BD11
40.0 × 25.9 × 4.0 mm		 Cross Country (XC), Trail Tech 3 V4 / Tech 4 V4 / GR4 / TR4
BD17
36.9 × 28.9 × 4.0 mm		 Cross Country (XC), Trail Tech 3 E4 / Tech 4 E4 / Stealth Race Evo E4 / RX4-SH (Shimano) / RX4+ / Tech M4 / Mono M4

Top Brake Ceramic Brake Pads: Performance Series

The Performance Series utilizes a KEVLAR® and Ceramic composite matrix, engineered to provide a significantly quieter and more linear braking experience compared to standard metallic original brand brake pads.
Characteristic PERFORMANCE Original Brand
Friction Material KEVLAR® and Ceramic Sinter / Metal
Brake Power – Dry ●●●●○ ●●●○○
Brake Power – Wet ●●●◐○ ●●●●○
Bed In ●●●●● ●●○○○
Modulation ●●●●● ●●●○○
Durability ●●●●○ ●●●○○
Heat Tolerance ●●●●◐ ●●●●○
Silence – Dry ●●●●● ●●●◐○
Silence – Wet ●●●●○ ●●○○○

Need More Power or Heat Resistance?

If your riding style demands more thermal stability or raw stopping power, explore our specialized series:

Premium E+ Series : Enhanced heat resistance and durability, designed for trail riding,  high-load eMTB and heavy bike.

GraphEx Series: Graphene Compound delivers maximum grip and exceptional fade resistance, ideal for competitive downhill, enduro, and high-speed aggressive racing.

Questions on Ceramic Brake Pads for HOPE

Frequently Asked Questions: Top Brake x HOPE
1. Why do many HOPE riders choose Ceramic brake pads?
Many riders choose Ceramic compounds for their smooth modulation, quieter braking performance, and more controllable lever feel during Trail and MTB riding.
2. Do Ceramic brake pads help reduce brake noise on HOPE systems?
Yes. Ceramic compounds are designed to reduce vibration during braking, helping minimize unwanted squealing and improve overall riding comfort.
3. Do Ceramic brake pads require less warm-up time on HOPE brake systems?
Yes. Ceramic compounds are designed to provide responsive braking performance with fast Bed-In characteristics, helping riders achieve consistent braking feel more quickly during everyday MTB riding.
4. Do I need to perform a bedding-in process for Top Brake Ceramic pads?
Correct. New pads and rotors need time to work as one. The bedding-in process forms a uniform transfer layer, creating smooth, consistent contact. You can check the details on our Essential Bedding-in Process guide.
5. How do I identify which Top Brake brake pads fit my HOPE calipers?
Please refer to our Compatibility Chart for precise fitment. HOPE E4 and V4 calipers use different brake pad shapes and are not interchangeable. For example, Tech 3 E4 and RX4+ systems use E4 pad types, while Tech 3 V4 and Tech 4 V4 models require V4 pad configurations. Matching the correct pad shape ensures proper installation and optimal braking performance.

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