dktrailrider Posted May 24, 2006 Report Share Posted May 24, 2006 Hi I am having trouble with my magura. The piston in my lever body is getting stuck. Any help please.Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Elson Posted May 24, 2006 Report Share Posted May 24, 2006 hmm well this might not help but what the hell, try taking the piston out moving it around.hope this helps chris121 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dktrailrider Posted May 24, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2006 How do i remove the piston. What I mean by piston is the rubber bit inside the lever body.Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Elson Posted May 24, 2006 Report Share Posted May 24, 2006 ermm not sure on that mate , you should get it checked with your nearest bike store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dktrailrider Posted May 24, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2006 Any other help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clawz114 Posted May 24, 2006 Report Share Posted May 24, 2006 HelloI had this problem with one of my old maguras. This is what i did;Firstly i took the lever blade out of the lever body.Drain all the fluid out of the system.Pull the seal out and see if theres anything restricting its movement. (grit etc) maybe clean it up a bit.This solved my problem, i hope it helps.Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simpson Posted May 24, 2006 Report Share Posted May 24, 2006 take off all pads and stuffpull the lever so that the pistons stick out and get some lube on there and then pump the lever to get it all smeared roundpeople say this but didnt work for me unfortunatly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dktrailrider Posted May 24, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2006 HelloI had this problem with one of my old maguras. This is what i did;Firstly i took the lever blade out of the lever body.Drain all the fluid out of the system.Pull the seal out and see if theres anything restricting its movement. (grit etc) maybe clean it up a bit.This solved my problem, i hope it helps.DanHow do u pull the seal out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dktrailrider Posted May 24, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2006 How do i pull the seal out also any other suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-BAD Posted May 24, 2006 Report Share Posted May 24, 2006 loosen the brake lever off, tilt it so its facing up, then spray WD40 down towards the piston area,then pump the lever.thats all i did when mine did that Liam... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee220 Posted May 24, 2006 Report Share Posted May 24, 2006 take off all pads and stuff pull the lever so that the pistons stick out and get some lube on there and then pump the lever to get it all smeared round people say this but didnt work for me unfortunatly I think he's on about the master cylinder not the brake calipers. the piston in the lever bit should come out by taking the lever blade out and pull it out with pliers. but i'm not sure try a search. lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaffacakes Posted May 24, 2006 Report Share Posted May 24, 2006 Strip it all down so you've taken off the lever blade, random little piston poker thing etc;Wack the lever body in a pan of boiling water with some fairy liquid for a few minutes;Take it out (Just incase your a 'tard it's very hot at this stage) in the water there will be loads of gack and crud (which is good) so let it all cool down, lube the piston up with vasaline, put it all back together then bleed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apocalypse_reaper666 Posted May 24, 2006 Report Share Posted May 24, 2006 how old are your maggies? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dktrailrider Posted May 25, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2006 I have now sorted the piston but i've tried bleeding it in the bath which has been succesful before and it hasn't worked at all. Any ideas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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