fastboy_dan Posted October 9, 2006 Report Share Posted October 9, 2006 is it true that u can use water insted of magura blood?if so r thre any dwn sides?fanx dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will17will17 Posted October 9, 2006 Report Share Posted October 9, 2006 I've heard water and anti freeze 50/50 mix, i wouldn't do just water mate, think of winter... gets frosty.Will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max-t Posted October 9, 2006 Report Share Posted October 9, 2006 yes it is true..the reson why people do it is its cheapereasier to replacesimple to bleedfaster feel on the lever (pads move quicker)if you would like to water bleed your brakes do a search on water bleeding and it will give you a guide on how to do it.max.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bionicman Posted October 9, 2006 Report Share Posted October 9, 2006 the only down side in doing this is when it is hot the water starts to evaporate this then makes it mushy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel G Posted October 9, 2006 Report Share Posted October 9, 2006 another downside is if you bleed it with out antifreeze then the brake will freeze and once it has un froze its a bit mushy Joel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lankyri Posted October 9, 2006 Report Share Posted October 9, 2006 ive had my brake bleed with water for ages, as water is thinner than the oil the water can push the pads faster, only problem is that as as its getting colder now you will need to put anti freeze in as well otherwise you will go out for a night ride and 20mins into the cold ride your brake will freeze it didnt happen to me :$ lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmt_oli Posted October 9, 2006 Report Share Posted October 9, 2006 Pros: *If done correctly a superior lever feel is achieved *Debatably easier to get hold of/ cheaper (is arguable if you have no antifreeze, as it would take me the same time and same cost fto get antifreeze as it would some proper fluid) Cons: *Freezes if not enough antifreeze is used in winter *Needs to be re-bled every so often due to air coming out of solution (oil can be bleed and forget, 5 years plus) *Debatably increases wear inside the brake, i.e piston seals, as water has no lubricous properties.*Technically voids warranty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simpson Posted October 9, 2006 Report Share Posted October 9, 2006 water starts to evaporatewater CANT evaporate from a sealed unitit just cant get out so this is NOT a downsidebecause it is untrue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmt_oli Posted October 9, 2006 Report Share Posted October 9, 2006 Water can change state even within a sealed system, but wont evaporate in the sense that it will 'dissapear'. It would also need to get rather hot to change state.However, any air that was dissolved in the water when the brake was bled is likekly to come out of solution as different temperatures/conditions leaving you with a spongey brake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastboy_dan Posted October 9, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2006 so shod i jst go n get sum propa oil and save all the hasalfanx guyzdan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max-t Posted October 9, 2006 Report Share Posted October 9, 2006 (edited) so shod i jst go n get sum propa oil and save all the hasalfanx guyzdan naaa...no point in spending 8 pounds on oil if you can just use water...it isnt as bad as people have been saying..it cant evaporate bacuase its sealed and it wont freeze if or expand if you mix some antifreeze in with it.your choice though mate its your brake.but you have to blead a brake with water when it is submerged in water..you dont need a syringe or pipes for this though.max.... Edited October 9, 2006 by max-t Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broomer Posted October 9, 2006 Report Share Posted October 9, 2006 (edited) "so shod i jst go n get sum propa oil and save all the hasal"fanx guyztype properly it is easier to get your point accrues and use the spell checker if you want to become a member.just bleed it with water feels nicer,cheaper and easier, research bleeding with water. mines been bled with water since i've had it and the previous owner had it bled with water for years before that. Edited October 9, 2006 by Broomer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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