MarkGH Posted August 30, 2013 Report Share Posted August 30, 2013 So the title sounds misleading but here is my question. just bought a bike and the rear mag had a split on the tube on the slave cylingers and i tryed to cut it off than put it back on but the hose did feel like its too hard to put back together. is it normal that the mag hose so hard or it might got old as rubber/plastic and stiffened up? should i replace the whole hose on the mag? sorry if i misspell something as im hungarian but i do live in colchester and looking for rider mates aswell so if you know some1 let me know too ok? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted August 30, 2013 Report Share Posted August 30, 2013 It's normal, it's meant to be hard to go back on, or else it will also come back off easily Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkGH Posted August 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2013 now that you mention ... it was a stupid question :DDD anyways i used to do trials about 8 years ago but only had V's front and back. so im bit newbie with maguras. can you suggest the easyest way for me to put the hose back on its place? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake Posted August 30, 2013 Report Share Posted August 30, 2013 Are you trying to fit a barb? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkGH Posted August 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2013 i think yes if thats the one (two) that goes in between the two slave cilindes with a short hose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsiain Posted August 30, 2013 Report Share Posted August 30, 2013 Crossover pipe ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkGH Posted August 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 Yap that might be the one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FamilyBiker Posted August 31, 2013 Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 the polyamid used for magura hoses can get brittle from uv radiation,but that effect shows up only after 10+years with bikes that are standing outdoors all the time,so i wouldnt worry. do you have that "hose clamping thingy" to clamp it in a vice or are you trying to freestyle hammer it in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkGH Posted August 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 Diy not mich tools jet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FamilyBiker Posted August 31, 2013 Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 (edited) a clamping device makes life so much easier when it comes to barbed fittings... go to your lbs,theyll have some laying around from mounting new shimano disc brakes,every brake has them included. Edited August 31, 2013 by FamilyBiker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neon-trials Posted August 31, 2013 Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 This is what you want it takes seconds rather than messing around and other way . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkGH Posted August 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 Ahh ok thanx ill have a look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FamilyBiker Posted August 31, 2013 Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 haha,deluxe version,cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD™ Posted August 31, 2013 Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 Piece of wood, drill a hole in it. Cut the wood in half, dissecting the hole. That should cost you nothing but about 2 minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkGH Posted August 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 And where can i get one of these? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsiain Posted August 31, 2013 Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 No I tried hammering in for ages then got it done in a few seconds when I done this method (wait ill get pic of computer) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neon-trials Posted August 31, 2013 Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 Not sure we're h buy them from a always use my mates who works at aj cycles round the corner from me I'm pretty sure there about 60 quid though lol so might be worth taking it to a bike shop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsiain Posted August 31, 2013 Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 i found how to do it on forum somewhere, cut bent end off a spoke then put nipple upside down on it and hammer it in, you need to make a clamp though to put in vice, I just got two bits of wood and drilled down centre of them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*gentlydoesit Posted August 31, 2013 Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 I've never tried this but won't dunking the ends in boiling water soften them up enough to just push it on? Its very similar to Aston martin fuel pipes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted August 31, 2013 Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 Yes but it can make the hose split, bit of lube and the spoke method always works for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkGH Posted August 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 And one more thing if i might not want to use magura oil what other oils should be ok to use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkGH Posted August 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 ohh i have another question. i was servicing me bike and realised the on me front mag screw threads is a goner... any good idea for cheapy fix? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bing Posted August 31, 2013 Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 Helicoil it out. Easiest and strongest solution Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkGH Posted August 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 wow just hat a look what is that and its brilliant thanks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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