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  14. Csc Rim Brakes

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    What exactly is the springy retainer thing on the slave? Is it a piece of elastic material? I am sure it works but it looks like an afterthough. Since the slave pistons can be pulled out I imagine you need somthing to whole the slaves together while bleeding, and that's where the retainer comes in.

    Well, the function of the springs is mainly what Mark said: to help pad return. For bleeding, zip-ties/old pads avoid the piston from pulling out (pretty much like a disc brake).

    The bolt slots (I say 'slots' - 'chasms' would be more accurate) on the production ones look like a huge step backwards too...

    They are some pretty big holes indeed (thought it was a bit of a failure when first got the brakes); but on the other hand you get 2/3mm to play with. By the way, this never caused the slave/clamp unit to move, and I noticed the bolts needed to be tightened much less than on Magura mounts (any HS33 mounts I mean, tried ZHI's, Maguras, Try All's).

    Also, I ve been using the brake for 2 and a half months now, no leaking, everything in place. It's just another option: the brake works as good as a well-setup Hs33 could; I say if you want a much easier setup, try this.

  16. Csc Rim Brakes

    in News

    Posted · Edited by Paco_Perwin

    So if you don't use CSC pads you can't use those little springs and then you'll have an terribly slow pad respond?

    The only difference between CSC pads and any other pad is CSC come with a little hole so that the spring can go through. I tested the brake for a month (on the rear), and did the same to my Cousts and Tnn Belaeys in 5 minutes. Without the spring the brake still works practically the same, but as soon as you take the wheel off they will fall off.

    bip

    Yes, washerless clamps did ease the set up, but trust me when I say this is waaay easier and faster, since the only thing you have to do is the same as with a disc brake: screw, end.

    Edit: here you can see a video testing the brake (rear wheel)

  19. The Ko

    in Bike Pictures

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    Long or short? Longs were the best riding mods ever!

    Long, measured at 1047mm

    Wow haven't seen one in that condition in years!! I loved mine when i had it!

    Looks great mate.

    Thanks, hopefully making a video on it soon

  20. The Ko

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    They were build to last...Frame weights over 4lbs.

    Yes the frame alone is 2kg i believe, didn't weigh the bike but i guess it will be around 9.5kg?

    Where did you find a new one?! looks awesome

    Best riding mod i ever owned ! i can vouch they are strong ! i cracked my one years and years ago at the brake mounts on both sides! Some one has it to this day i think !

    would also know where you got this from and if anymore are available?

    so use a 2 bolt booster to save unwanted flex and cracking

    Thank you! Yes I got it from Trial-Bikes.com, and I believe they have some more left (the frame is not on the website, although if you send an email to info@trial-bikes.com they will tell you how many they still have).

    Pretty bad bashring placement...

    Yes, I thought when the freewheel tightened, the bashring would get into its position. Obviously that didn't happen and after riding I had to set it again.

  22. `05 Hs33 Sticky Lever

    in Trials Chat

    Posted · Edited by Paco_Perwin

    Water swells the nylon master piston (the lever one) and thats giving the slow return as the piston is now too big for the cylinder.

    Remove the piston, along with both the black O-ring seal (one that seals the fluid in brake) and the yellowy coloured lip seal (this one keeps the crap out). Then get some fine wet and dry paper and sand the piston ever so slightly so it's a better fit in the bore. Don't go mad or you'll induce leaking :)

    Sorted !

    Thank you very very much! Really annoying and had the exact same problem with an older lever too. ;)

    *Edit: Just did what you said, works amazing, like the first day! Thanks again.

  23. `05 Hs33 Sticky Lever

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    Hi,

    I've been running front and rear water-bled '05 Hs33s quite a long time now, but two weeks ago the front lever started giving me problems. The thing is that it feels really sticky, the lever returns very very slowly and feels weird. I've bled the brake twice but again, and even though it brakes very well, the same problem remains. I believe the whole thing comes from the lever piston, which is indeed the part that returns really slowly.

    Also, I don't think it's because of the water, since the rear lever has been water-bled for two years with no problems at all.

    Could it be the spring? Or any over-sized seal? Pissing me off and don't know what to do.

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