tdubz Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 (edited) Just got out on the bike after a looooong time off (teacher woes) Brake is bled with water. No doubt during my bikes time in the garage it will have frozen then thawed, foolishness led me not to antifreeze bleed. Any way i can get this brake back to its former glory, a post winter maintence to do list would be a dream! I hope i dont have to go on the hunt for a new brake Thanks in advance, thomas Edited May 14, 2014 by tdubz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zetecmk2 Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 does it leak? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdubz Posted May 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 Not that i am aware of Issues are Slow lever return Inconsistency of lever feel leading to constant tpa fiddling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*gentlydoesit Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 (edited) Its a strip, clean , rebuild and bleed jobbo then Edited May 1, 2014 by *gentlydoesit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdubz Posted May 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 Any guides or how to's for this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 ^ gt85 is good I think normally. Just blast it round and get it everywhere you can Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*gentlydoesit Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 Most of the info you'll need is in here http://www.trials-forum.co.uk/forum/5-how-to-guides/ (somwhere ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdubz Posted May 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 Right its getting ripped to bits over the weekend!! Any ideas if these metal raceline pistons are worth a crack? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*gentlydoesit Posted May 2, 2014 Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 Anything wrong with yours? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted May 2, 2014 Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 Pull the brake apart and put it somewhere warm and dry for a days, should do the trick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake Posted May 2, 2014 Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 Right its getting ripped to bits over the weekend!! Any ideas if these metal raceline pistons are worth a crack? Just fitted one myself and seems ace on first impressions. Bunch of people I know are getting on with them really well too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdubz Posted May 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 Pull the brake apart and put it somewhere warm and dry for a days, should do the trick. As in all hoses off and cylinders off or to the extent of taking the cylinders to bits and lever to bits (if that is even possible) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted May 2, 2014 Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 Hoses off and piston out the lever would be good, but not essential. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdubz Posted May 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 Thanks adam How is the piston removed from the lever? How long is it before you are going to get the raceline pistons back in stock, might treat myself soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted May 2, 2014 Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 Take the lever blade off, it falls out. Should be in Monday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie_Trials Posted May 2, 2014 Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 Racingline pistons are overrated, just more friction with 2 seals meaning a slower return compared to the standard magura ones. Not a massive difference but it's not so much of an "upgrade" to have them. Had a few myself though and I admit they do look hot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake Posted May 2, 2014 Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 Racingline pistons are overrated, just more friction with 2 seals meaning a slower return compared to the standard magura ones. Not a massive difference but it's not so much of an "upgrade" to have them. Had a few myself though and I admit they do look hot. It's the long term benefit that does it for me, no more changing pistons every few months when they swell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bing Posted May 4, 2014 Report Share Posted May 4, 2014 Racingline pistons are overrated, just more friction with 2 seals meaning a slower return compared to the standard magura ones. Not a massive difference but it's not so much of an "upgrade" to have them. Had a few myself though and I admit they do look hot. Not true, they are amazing, and combined with the racing line spring which is slightly stronger the lever return is epic with a water bleed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdubz Posted May 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 Ok so the progress so far Stripped out the brakes as advised by adam Blasted the hoses through with wd 40 and then air to dry Did same with lever body after piston and spring removal (removed all grease/mayo type crap). All now completely empty and clean New raceline pistons and spring on their way Cylinders blasted with wd40 around area where pad is inserted to removed crap also left drying Do i need to do anything now as prep ready to put them back together ready for bleeding? Already got some antifreeze ready to do a water mix, any recommendations on the ratios? Or is it a case of re-assemble and bleed? Really keen to get this right and get the best working brake i can. Many thanks Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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