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Hmmm yeah I know that would be the easy option but I like Maguras to be honest

At the risk of looking like a complete noob - what's a frenchie? Nice video by the way, I love that frame!

Will there be some video footage of the day?

I have to use Evo 2 adaptors as I have maggy's on my Echo Pure which only has 2 brake mounts which I presume are designed for v-brake use. Are there any other options available for my set up that means I could do away with these crappy adaptors? Many thanks Chris

Available on freeview or Internet stream??? Don't have sky!

Hi and welcome! They aren't known for their resilience unfortunately thats why many people buy the metal ones as they last longer...how did you manage it? You could put a post on the wanted/freecycle section to see if anyone has one that they can let you have for free/cheap.

I was using Monty brake spray instead of tar and this happened to me...2 weeks of not being able to ride because of the pain. Needless to say I used my downtime wisely and ground my rim and invested in some heatsinks yellows! I think tar/brake spray is ok to a point but when you need to start relying on hold and reliable brakes you will need to make the change.

I just followed the guidance on the bottle and went for 50:50....not sure about distilled water

Nice one Joe.... I'll suffer the programme for the good of the sport lol

Fixed thank Christ! You were right JD I had done a poor job of bleeding it the first time...huge air bubbles! 3 bleeds later with water and antifreeze and it feels pretty good (touch wood).

Ok I'll try that but if it "gave" all of a sudden for no reason (which seemed to be the catalyst) would that indicate a leak and therefore the need for a bleed?

Any bleeding tips? What could I be doing wrong? 50ml went through the systemt without any bubbles

Right, progress update... I've followed advice and bled the brake and installed a new TPA and unfortunately neither of which have worked. The right hand side slave piston is unstuck but seems very slow and lazy and the brake lever is unresponsive, spongy and almost light feeling when you pull on it. There is no definitive "thud" feeling like I used to get when the right hand pad hits the rim and it just generally feels like nothing is happening when I pull on the lever. Could it be an air leak or something or would fluid pour out if this were the case? I'm pretty sure that the slave piston is a factor (but I'm sure it was always slow) but it still doesn't explain the feeling of something not right when you pull the lever....or does it? Any ideas guys before I box it up and send it off the experts? Thanks in advance Chris

So I don't have to buy oil and bleeding kit bits...bit skint at the mo!

No unfortunately not but the brakes are already off anyway Thanks for that ive spoken to him and think I have it sussed

I will do... Bath bleed it is then... Never done it before, easy enough?

Right, sticky piston freed and it is still very spongy and the pads are pretty unresponsive when I squeeze the lever... Any ideas? Could that "give"' feeling have been air getting in somewhere? Bloody things

Possibly but to be honest it has been seized for a while... How could I tell? Thanks I'll try that now

I was riding around on my bike earlier, pulled the back brake and something felt like it gave and clicked. The brake then became very spongy and crap! I've looked at the brake and had it apart. The left hand cylinder works fine but the right hand cylinder seems to have problems in moving the pad and the piston doesn't move at all/very little....is this classed as a sticky piston? It is easy enough to fix? Many thanks for your help in advance Chris

Cool, I've seen him hopping around on the front wheel too... It would be amazing for the sport if he does well! Is he a comp rider?

Hey all, sorry if this in the wrong forum but there doesn't seem to be one called "crap tv you watch on a Saturday when it's too wet to ride" lol Anyone seen this guy in the clips in between acts every now and then? I've never seen the full act has it been on? Who is it? I watch every week (ahem) just waiting to see it but may have missed it Ta Chris

Haha touché!

I also used to use 2 fingers as using 1 just didn't feel right and I didn't think I was strong enough to hold it... It's so much better using 1 if you get used to the change... Get your brakes responsive and strong and you'll feel better about it!

What sort of grinding disc is best? I've heard different things...

Lush! Lush!