RJ. Posted January 1, 2006 Report Share Posted January 1, 2006 hey guys - im a long time reader, but this is my first thread so bare with me okay - last time i was out riding i noticed my rear maggie was becoming weak, when i adjust the TPA the pads dont move in like they should, they move the tinyest bit, but not enough to fully lock the wheel up, they still managed to slow me down but say if i went to back wheel or landed on it the wheel it would slip forward, and i was thinking maybe it needed a new bleed? or its leaking or something? - this has only happened recently and i havent got a clue what to do :/if you guys reckon it needs bleeding can someone guide me on what to use and how to use it exactly as its my first time, thanks in advance guys/Robin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikerdude2006fr Posted January 1, 2006 Report Share Posted January 1, 2006 hey man, i usually find that that happens when the bolts going into the maggie come loose. if i were you i would get your 8 mill spanner and tighten them a bit and then rebleed. i know you asked for information on how to rebleed but if you shove it into search im sure youll find millions of threads with the info Cheers Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the judge Posted January 1, 2006 Report Share Posted January 1, 2006 are your pads close enough to your rim? if your bolts are a little loose the calipers may have moved outwards when you last braked, if so try moving the calipers in a little. hope i helped Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJ. Posted January 1, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2006 are your pads close enough to your rim? if your bolts are a little loose the calipers may have moved outwards when you last braked, if so try moving the calipers in a little. hope i helped i wish that was the problem - its happened to me before but i know for sure that isnt it this time as even when i adjust the TPA the pads dont move barely, their fully retracted all the timethanks bikerdude. my magura's are pretty much brand new so i never thought the bolts would have come loose... i'll take a look at it when i have time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJ. Posted January 1, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2006 sorry to bump this back up guys but i figured it'd be better if i reply in this thread rather than start a new, but does anyone know what size allen key i should use to fit the 04 brake lever? ive got loads but none i found will fit the bugger!any help appreciated guys thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smo™ Posted January 1, 2006 Report Share Posted January 1, 2006 5 mill should do you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ned1 Posted January 1, 2006 Report Share Posted January 1, 2006 get and old set of pads u dont use, strip all of the rubber off them, then using wood screws screw them onto the back of ur current pads, i have done this and have found it works wonders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King C Posted January 1, 2006 Report Share Posted January 1, 2006 (edited) try slackening off the tpa's then moving the calipers towards the rim, do up the mount bolts then adjust the tpa back to how you like it. Hope this works/helps.king Edited January 1, 2006 by kcchan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikerdude2006fr Posted January 1, 2006 Report Share Posted January 1, 2006 To be honest kcchan, it sounds more of a problem with the bleed, i rekon he should make sure the bolts are tight, give it a nice rebleed and it will work like maggies should Cheers Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikerboysam1 Posted January 1, 2006 Report Share Posted January 1, 2006 sorry to bump this back up guys but i figured it'd be better if i reply in this thread rather than start a new, but does anyone know what size allen key i should use to fit the 04 brake lever? ive got loads but none i found will fit the bugger!any help appreciated guys thanks5mm is standard... for most bike bits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Up'n'away Posted January 1, 2006 Report Share Posted January 1, 2006 sorry to bump this back up guys but i figured it'd be better if i reply in this thread rather than start a new, but does anyone know what size allen key i should use to fit the 04 brake lever? ive got loads but none i found will fit the bugger!any help appreciated guys thanksYes i had this prob with my 05, i think its becuase the allen key is a diferent type.Also i would say just to make sure to all the bolts are tight then do a bleed..How to bleed maguras with a kit or without a kit - Bleeding MagurasWhere to Buy a kit - Magura Bleed KitBtw if you use water add a little Anti freeze into you solution of water (for obvious reasons) Hope this helps Brad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayneone Posted January 1, 2006 Report Share Posted January 1, 2006 No dont go to chain reaction cycles go to heatsinkbikes.com only £7 you get get all the same stuff excluding the oil and a bigger syringe!How is your plastic washer set? have a look at the following drawing and see if it follows suit... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Up'n'away Posted January 1, 2006 Report Share Posted January 1, 2006 ah never been to heatsink, chainreaction was the first site i saw a kit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayneone Posted January 1, 2006 Report Share Posted January 1, 2006 ah never been to heatsink, chainreaction was the first site i saw a kit Yeah get the heatsink one mate its worth it even if you want to bleed with oil you can get it on ebay for £5.Besides most people use water now days or some other kind of mineral oil i hear baby oil is supost to be new best thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simpson Posted January 1, 2006 Report Share Posted January 1, 2006 baby oil is supost to be new best thing.Self lubricating eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 1, 2006 Report Share Posted January 1, 2006 If I want to change the fluid in my maggy I assume I have to get rid of all the old stuff first by simply putting in so much of the new stuff that all the old oil comes out at the lever?Is that right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayneone Posted January 1, 2006 Report Share Posted January 1, 2006 If I want to change the fluid in my maggy I assume I have to get rid of all the old stuff first by simply putting in so much of the new stuff that all the old oil comes out at the lever?Is that right?Spot on. Thats why you have the "catch container" hanging off the bars.Simp baby oil is rubbish for the old lube it leave tale tale hand prints on the sheets,walls ect. HAHAHA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJ. Posted January 1, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2006 thanks guys, i'll grab meself a bleed kit and see how it goes from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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