tartan pixie Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 Finally got myself a proper trials bike, an onza zoot. Was setting it up for my 1st ride and this happened as i was adjusting the brake lever:The bolt isn't particularly tight and hasn't stripped or anything so i'm guessing it's a manufacturing fault. Has anyone had the lever crack like this before? Will be taking it back to the shop tomorrow if anyone's got advice on waranties etc.Loving the feel of the bike but can't go on a proper ride till the lever's sorted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt rushton Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 It's because the lever bolt was too tight. Alot have gone like that i think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam-Griffin Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 Maybe of some use to you ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monty221pr Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 It's because the lever bolt was too tight. Alot have gone like that i think. The bolt closes that opening allowing it to clamp around the bar, surely magura have a design fault, as the bolt is effectively just pulling itself away from the clamp/body, as well as showing how shit the metal is that they make the brakes from :@ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Thomson Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 (edited) Yeah, it happened to my mate who lives down the road from me, exactly the same thing happened... Isn't so much over tightening, as it really had nothing ridiculous done to it with an allen key when it snapped just a bog set of maggies methinksJust send it back and they should replace it no bother Edited March 5, 2008 by Rob Thomson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bionic Balls Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 was probably a casting defect....i'm sure you can argue that it was...there always are!got a picture of the fracture surface?adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tartan pixie Posted March 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 Pic of the fracture surface:Hopefuly they'll just replace it, cheers for the help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NileBrown™ Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 Yeah, looks a bit dark around that area, but it mite just be me but yeah take it back as it obviously hasn't mistreated or damaged by you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 When setting them up, just use the ball end of the allen key, and they should be tight enough so that they can move on the bar, then when you fall off it will move, which could save it from snapping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew_Gibson Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 I always have my lever tight enough so they don't move freely, but loose enough that they move with a hard(ish) push. Helps too if I sidehop and land on them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oak T Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 I did exactly the same as that but the body snapped aswell, the lever went down the drain.Now im thinking of just geting a 04 lever, they are just so much stronger.Oakland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogre Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 shouldnt the lever thread before it all out snaps? will be a warenty jobby:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radfax Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 i personaly cant see that happening sue to overtighning although i think others will disagree. I hate my 06 maguras i want a 04 so bad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tylerlovesalex Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 its an 05 maggie what did you expect? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben John-Hynes Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 Maybe of some use to you ?won't work on an 05 maggie will it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan@Trials-uk Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 It looks like a defect with the lever, We have had one of them come through and snapped exactly the same place as yours whiles still in the packaging.Simple send it back to Magura UK and they should give you a replacement free of charge(Y), You might have to cover postage, but its nothing to worry about:)Abit of a bummer when stuff like this happens on a ride:(, hope you get it sorted(Y)If you have any troubles give me a shout and I'l be more then happy to help you out(Y) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenLeacock™ Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 Ive snaped three! 2 old style one new ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave@Trialtech Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 Out of interest, did you tighten the bolt further after it snapped? Doesn't look much of a gap between the snapped bit of clamp and the main body, like the gap is completely closed if you know what I mean?Probably just the angle of the picture and my crappy eyes though! hehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben John-Hynes Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 Out of interest, did you tighten the bolt further after it snapped? Doesn't look much of a gap between the snapped bit of clamp and the main body, like the gap is completely closed if you know what I mean?Probably just the angle of the picture and my crappy eyes though! hehewould the gap not be in between the two parts of the clamp?and not the bolt and one side of the clamp?not sure,poped into my head! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave@Trialtech Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 Erm, I think I explained it badly! lolThe two halves of the clamp (that are there when it isn't snapped! hehe) would normally be separated by some air, even when tight?As it's snapped I'd expect a gap between the underside of the bolt head and the face of the snapped piece of clamp it normally pushes on if there is no gap where there's normally a gap.Argh, I'm confusing myself now! Billy Connoly is distracting me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxwellduryea Posted March 9, 2008 Report Share Posted March 9, 2008 I snapped the old style lever where the lever blade is attached to the lever body and Magura wouldnt warranty it. It was all of three weeks old, and clearly a manufacturers defect:(good luck though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigjames Posted March 9, 2008 Report Share Posted March 9, 2008 is there a torque setting for the lever clamp? did you use a torque wrench....no? then you voided your warranty. good luck with the warranty claim, but expect to have that excuse thrown at you and its a fair excuse at that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinny.p Posted March 9, 2008 Report Share Posted March 9, 2008 Exact same thing happened to me!I think its just a really shitty design. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Duck Posted March 9, 2008 Report Share Posted March 9, 2008 I think its just a really shitty design.I think not, I think you just tightened it too much. I've had at least 3 of those levers and haven't had problems with a single one. Used one for about a year and a half too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinny.p Posted March 9, 2008 Report Share Posted March 9, 2008 I think not, I think you just tightened it too much. I've had at least 3 of those levers and haven't had problems with a single one. Used one for about a year and a half too.All i meant was for the amount of weight you save from having the split clamp design id rather they just kept the desing (of the clamp) the same as the 04.And before anyone says why not just buy an 04, i tried but couldnt find them anywhere! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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