Does anyone know of a mechanic who has some experience with Magura hydraulic rim brakes? I need mine looked at. Thanks.
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(16 posts)- Started 8 years ago by crt8
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Posted 8 years ago #
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Pedals near Tollcross have tackled a few.
Posted 8 years ago # -
We have some experience with them at Eastside as well. Give us a call if you would like to book.
Thanks
Iain
Posted 8 years ago # -
Ain't many Magura rim brake users around Edinburgh which is a pity because they are rather good. Thing is though, like all hydraulic kit they frighten people. Pity, because they're actually really easy to work on.
After three winters I finally had a piston seize solid.
All it needed was the other piston clamped in place and a wee squeeze on the lever to break it loose from whatever cack was jamming it. But it wouldn't retract. Caked-on cack.
So I pumped it out as far as it would go and polished the piston surface with Autosol on a Q-tip. Job done. (That's Autosol without an 'n'.)
I'm lucky in that I taught myself to do a caliper service on a Honda VFR800 which has a brake system based on cabalistic rather than hydraulic principals, so nothing on a bicycle is too daunting.
Posted 6 years ago # -
I find, with any hydraulic brake, that it pays to remove the caliper then the pads, occasionally and carefully use silicon spray on the pistons after pushing them out a bit and cleaning them up.
This not only lubricates the pistons and seals but also reduces the ability of dirt to stick.
It should be possible to do this with rim brakes, given care.
Posted 6 years ago # -
I'm lucky in that I taught myself to do a caliper service on a Honda VFR800
My first-gen VFR750 only had anti-dive on the fork, and it didn't really work. Braided lines helped somewhat though.
Posted 6 years ago # -
@Blueth
Perfectly possible. Looking at the front (which is a disc brake...don't ask) I think I have a sticky piston there too. Same age as the rear brake, so no surprise. Silicone spray's a good idea. I do have silicone grease somewhere but it's hard to use outwith a full caliper overhaul.
@arrelcat
Ooooh, first generation VFRs are lovely. Always found braided hoses a bit sharp for my liking though.
Posted 6 years ago # -
Q: Is your front disc brake a mechanical or a hydraulic disc brake?
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A: Let me see...does it make a noise like a cat being blow-torched every time it's used....nope. Hydraulic.
Posted 6 years ago # -
That noise is USEFUL. Especially if your bell is out of action.
Posted 6 years ago # -
like a cat being blow-torched
#AccidentalAutobiography
Posted 6 years ago # -
Also, to effect this repair I bought a pair of reading glasses from the supermarket. I have reached that age. The grave beckons.
#DeliberateAutobiography
Posted 6 years ago # -
Opticians classed with massage therapists?
Posted 6 years ago # -
My eyes are fine I just can't see. I don't need an expert.
Posted 6 years ago # -
Who needs a tailored prescription anyway?
"I bought a pair of reading glasses from the supermarket" - unusual title choice but I think it might sell.
Posted 6 years ago # -
@iwrats go and get them to blow air in your eye etc. Then if it is just plus one try national gallery shop. About £12 for their specs but nice frames. This is what happened to me at around same time my dad started wearing reading specs. Starts with writing getting smaller on packets then it is the slippery slope - holding your phone at armslength etc.
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