Luke-O Posted January 1, 2008 Report Share Posted January 1, 2008 my rear brake is really Spongy, the pads are close to the rim and dont know why its like it does any one know why.the brake is a magura hs33 2006 its bled on water and has onza citrus pads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladd Posted January 1, 2008 Report Share Posted January 1, 2008 Air in the system , slight split in the cable letting air in ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir_Hops_Alot Posted January 1, 2008 Report Share Posted January 1, 2008 Bleed it mate should sort that right out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke-O Posted January 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2008 yeah i already have it stilll does it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawnmowerman Posted January 1, 2008 Report Share Posted January 1, 2008 You've not done it right then or you need a booster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir_Hops_Alot Posted January 1, 2008 Report Share Posted January 1, 2008 Have you checked your cylinder in your brake levers just incase its lazy and sticking. Mine was last week and then freed up again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke-O Posted January 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2008 You've not done it right then or you need a booster. i got a booster for it the brake was well good but a mate went on my bike and since then its been spongy, i have had it bled but it is still the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawnmowerman Posted January 1, 2008 Report Share Posted January 1, 2008 Are all your bolts tight? It could be flexing. Try this too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladd Posted January 1, 2008 Report Share Posted January 1, 2008 Hmm Maybe try some different calipers on the brake and try new cables but if that doesnt work you know the problem is at the lever end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke-O Posted January 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2008 Are all your bolts tight? It could be flexing. Try this too.yep the bolts are all tight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Echo-Scott Posted January 1, 2008 Report Share Posted January 1, 2008 Your seals might be leaking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladd Posted January 2, 2008 Report Share Posted January 2, 2008 Wouldnt that mean there would be fluid leaking or air getting into the system ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Echo-Scott Posted January 2, 2008 Report Share Posted January 2, 2008 Wouldnt that mean there would be fluid leaking or air getting into the system ?It would but if it was a slow leak you wouldn't notice it as there would only be very small amount of fluid coming out at a time. My break is like that and all it requires is a re-bleed every month or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke-O Posted January 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2008 Your seals might be leaking.nothing leaked but air might have got in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Echo-Scott Posted January 2, 2008 Report Share Posted January 2, 2008 nothing leaked but air might have got in.No air would have got in with out fluid coming out due to the rest of the system being sealed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve@banbury-trials Posted January 2, 2008 Report Share Posted January 2, 2008 pretty much check the seals,hoses ,fittings etc for leaks.also check to see if the pistons in the calipers and lever are returning as they should(almost instantanious ),if there not spray some wd40 or simular to lube up these parts.but be careful not to contaminate the pads or rim .steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Echo-Scott Posted January 2, 2008 Report Share Posted January 2, 2008 pretty much check the seals,hoses ,fittings etc for leaks.also check to see if the pistons in the calipers and lever are returning as they should(almost instantanious ),if there not spray some wd40 or simular to lube up these parts.but be careful not to contaminate the pads or rim .steveIf you take the pistons off the bike it is alot easyer to clean them out properly and give them a general all round check over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladd Posted January 2, 2008 Report Share Posted January 2, 2008 Il do it for him he lives round the corner from me il clean the calipers out with a pump then grease the pistons and put some new cable on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIKER-BEN @.CO.UK Posted February 1, 2008 Report Share Posted February 1, 2008 hmm cood be calpers or a cut in cabel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squeaky Posted February 1, 2008 Report Share Posted February 1, 2008 i had the same problem so i decided to buy a brake booster and that has sorted my problem out now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben H! Posted February 1, 2008 Report Share Posted February 1, 2008 take it to a local bike shop they should sort it out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onzatrip Posted February 2, 2008 Report Share Posted February 2, 2008 i had that problem try bleeding it with royal blood that should help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Anscombe Posted February 2, 2008 Report Share Posted February 2, 2008 bleed it with weeeeeee it will be fine dogs wee does the trick lube the cylinders up with a little bit of poooop and ur away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidehop Posted February 2, 2008 Report Share Posted February 2, 2008 bleed it with weeeeeee it will be fine dogs wee does the trick lube the cylinders up with a little bit of poooop and ur awayDave talks pish... Its the other way around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headley Posted February 2, 2008 Report Share Posted February 2, 2008 a brake booster might sort it out but try bleeding your brake first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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