Phil H Posted December 7, 2006 Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 Basically the maggy I've got on the rear is really dodgy. 50% of the time if you do a move then realease the brake to ride out it doesnt actually comeback the full distance. Therefore is left slightly touching the rim. Im not sure what to do about this.Possibly try and like grease up the pad mover bit? Please Help, Philp.s A new maggy isnt an option as this is just a temporary one until I get new cable for my other one and get it bled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broomer Posted December 7, 2006 Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 try slackening off the tpa a bit unless it has snapped? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil H Posted December 7, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 try slackening off the tpa a bit unless it has snapped?Definetly hasn't snapped but I think it might be slightly jammed. The little red thingy doesnt move properly.Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deonn h Posted December 7, 2006 Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 Bleed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fixed Pants™ Posted December 7, 2006 Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 (edited) Phil you berk... He means loosen off the little red knob (yours )(called the TPA), and he's asking if it's snapped, the piston wouldn't of snapped...The way i would do it is to take the pads off, pull the lever so you can see most of the piston's side, then WD40 it, or soak it in WD40 over night?Yeah or re-bleed. Edited December 7, 2006 by Fat Pants Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash-Kennard Posted December 7, 2006 Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 4 things you should try1. check for tpa snappage (the bolt inside the red knob)2. if it is snapped, tpa bodge3. wd40/gt85 behind your brake pads into the caliper and in the lever area4.bleed your brake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jsy Ben Posted December 7, 2006 Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 5. Don't put so much tar on you rim6. Move the pads out a couple of mm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan6061 Posted December 7, 2006 Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 If you have a lazy piston, click here.Noticed a lot of people moaning about this, so I made a guide for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash-Kennard Posted December 7, 2006 Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 very nice there dan. awesome step by step guide, it should be stickied Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil H Posted December 7, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 Cheers guys, loving the advice. I think first port of call will be WD40 behind the pad and see what that does. Cheers. Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash-Kennard Posted December 7, 2006 Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 if you dont wanna risk oil on your rims, try brake cleaner, if anything it will improve your brakes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si-man Posted December 7, 2006 Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 Check that the pin holding the pad onto the piston isnt snapped... Has happened before, the pad stays in, and can still move about.Is worth a look to rule it out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1handedluke Posted December 7, 2006 Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 maybe you just tightened the bolt holding the lever into the body to tight? i've done it a few times hehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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