colinsym Posted December 30, 2008 Report Share Posted December 30, 2008 Hello there i have an onza t-mag and for some reason my brake just wont hold i have magura blacks on a smooth rim but for some reason if i use my 04 magura it holds pretty well so i re-bled my newer magura and yet it still wont hold i also have a set of pads the blue ones but they are even worse for holding so any idea on wat i should do??????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Chinnery Posted December 30, 2008 Report Share Posted December 30, 2008 Hello there i have an onza t-mag and for some reason my brake just wont hold i have magura blacks on a smooth rim but for some reason if i use my 04 magura it holds pretty well so i re-bled my newer magura and yet it still wont hold i also have a set of pads the blue ones but they are even worse for holding so any idea on wat i should do???????No offense but the worst set up you could run mate.Ever considered rock blues with a grind? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Trials 31 Posted December 30, 2008 Report Share Posted December 30, 2008 Make sure you set your pads up almost right on the rim and in a good angle. Also, I'd reccomend some different pads. Rock Greens on smooth, 44 Tangos on a grind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Willis Posted December 30, 2008 Report Share Posted December 30, 2008 Might have lazy pistons mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Chinnery Posted December 30, 2008 Report Share Posted December 30, 2008 Might have lazy pistons mateWtf, thats got nothing to do with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoze Posted December 30, 2008 Report Share Posted December 30, 2008 (edited) Wtf, thats got nothing to do with it It could, actually. Edited December 30, 2008 by Skoze Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Chinnery Posted December 30, 2008 Report Share Posted December 30, 2008 It could, actually.Hold????????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoze Posted December 30, 2008 Report Share Posted December 30, 2008 If the pistons aren't coming in or out properly, of course it's gonna affect the hold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sstein Posted December 30, 2008 Report Share Posted December 30, 2008 If the pistons aren't coming in or out properly, of course it's gonna affect the hold.Not really, it will affect the initial speed of the bite, but once the pads are against the rim it will hold just the same (in fact better because it takes longer to move back) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pudding Posted December 30, 2008 Report Share Posted December 30, 2008 Yeah sticky pistons can means ur pistons are sticking obv and if theyre full of crap they cant reach there maximum power. They cant push out as far as they should. You should rebleed and put some new grippy pads on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan6061 Posted December 30, 2008 Report Share Posted December 30, 2008 It's because of the Magura black pads, not lazy pistons! Those pads are truely terrible! Have a look on Tartybikes or somewhere and see what they recommend for smooth rims (if you want to keep it smooth) I can't remember what's good on smooth now!If you want to get a grind, I'd personally recommend Koxx Blox browns. They're amazing on my brake! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoze Posted December 30, 2008 Report Share Posted December 30, 2008 Not really, it will affect the initial speed of the bite, but once the pads are against the rim it will hold just the same (in fact better because it takes longer to move back)Mine were utter shite when they were a wee bit sticky.Anyway, as has been said, change the pads! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-baby158 Posted December 30, 2008 Report Share Posted December 30, 2008 Plaz with abit of tarr on smooth rim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cresswell_d Posted December 31, 2008 Report Share Posted December 31, 2008 Ok, people has got a different opinions. I personally think this might help you out.If you got no cash you could:1: Put some tar on your rims. (But DON'T trust the brakes 100%!)2: Put a grind on your rim. (Your black pads will run down fast)If you got cash (Go on to www.tartybikes.co.uk):1. Get some Rock (Blue) pads.(And get a grind)2. Get some Plazmatic Spanish Fly. (And put tar on your rims.)I hope this helps you out!Daz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-baby158 Posted December 31, 2008 Report Share Posted December 31, 2008 Ok, people has got a different opinions. I personally think this might help you out.If you got no cash you could:1: Put some tar on your rims. (But DON'T trust the brakes 100%!)2: Put a grind on your rim. (Your black pads will run down fast)If you got cash (Go on to www.tartybikes.co.uk):1. Get some Rock (Blue) pads.(And get a grind)2. Get some Plazmatic Spanish Fly. (And put tar on your rims.)I hope this helps you out!DazThought you could only get them for V's ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cresswell_d Posted December 31, 2008 Report Share Posted December 31, 2008 Thought you could only get them for V's ?Plazmatic Spanish Fly do a Magura verson, Click HereAnd at the mo they are £12.72Daz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackDolan Posted December 31, 2008 Report Share Posted December 31, 2008 quite a bad setup :/.i have a rim grind and koxx reds best ive ever ran by far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-baby158 Posted December 31, 2008 Report Share Posted December 31, 2008 Oh, because i've heard that there quite good on a V but never heard of anyone having them on a magura, might have to try them when i get a bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cresswell_d Posted December 31, 2008 Report Share Posted December 31, 2008 quite a bad setup :/.i have a rim grind and koxx reds best ive ever ran by far.One problem at the mo. On tartybikes there is no Koxx or Crms at the mo. (Or I would of said to use them),So I have gave him some choice what he CAN do. (He dont have to do what I said!)Daz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinsym Posted December 31, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2008 thanks very much for all the help but i already have rock blues and the other day i cut the top layer off of them and now they are hold beautifully Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginger allen echo Posted December 31, 2008 Report Share Posted December 31, 2008 If you don't want to grind your rim i highly recomend echo HS33 pads with a bit of tar. They work utterly brilliant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-baby158 Posted December 31, 2008 Report Share Posted December 31, 2008 If you don't want to grind your rim i highly recomend echo HS33 pads with a bit of tar. They work utterly brilliant Cant you read ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Chinnery Posted December 31, 2008 Report Share Posted December 31, 2008 Cant you read ?Blates not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
___RD_ Posted January 1, 2009 Report Share Posted January 1, 2009 If you don't want to grind your rim i highly recomend echo HS33 pads with a bit of tar. They work utterly brilliant Thats what my friend did on his t-pro.It works excellent with only a tiny squeek now and again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0zzy Posted January 1, 2009 Report Share Posted January 1, 2009 rock blues if your going for a grind. or atomz pads if your not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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