!laycky! Posted September 1, 2007 Report Share Posted September 1, 2007 Its my first time bleeding a magura brake and as I have been doing trials for about a week I dont know much. I have been reading the wiki on how to do it but ran in to two problems So if someone could tell me what the TPA is and what this means, Move the whole lever up so that it's pointing forwards instead of down. Maybe a picture to show me. I don't know just please help me. An maybe the easy way to do it for the first time.cheers laycky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liam-pantera Posted September 1, 2007 Report Share Posted September 1, 2007 hi mate there should have been a wiki explaining all about maguras but the tpa ( terminal pad ajuster ) is the red dail that controls how far your magura pulls in , when bleeding you should wind it as far in as possible so that your sylinder contains the most oil . as for moving the lever it just means move the magura so it is horizontal to the ground if u strugle anymore refer to a wiki guide or pm and i can talk yu through it good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
!laycky! Posted September 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2007 cheers i think im going to do the bath bleed as i find that the easy one, well by the sounds of it. But doing the bath bleed dont you need oil? or after it is air free do you put the oil in?cheers laycky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liam-pantera Posted September 1, 2007 Report Share Posted September 1, 2007 most trials riders including me find it easier to use water in the brakes because its cheap and flows around the brake quicker so just fill the brake with water and seal it up , it will feel alot better than oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
!laycky! Posted September 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2007 Cheers baseguy for your help . Shame i have just bourght some royal blood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willy wonka Posted September 1, 2007 Report Share Posted September 1, 2007 Cheers baseguy for your help . Shame i have just bourght some royal blood theres nothing wrong with magura blood, it just makes your brake feel a bit less responsive/snappy feel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Scarlet Posted September 1, 2007 Report Share Posted September 1, 2007 Royal blood is what the Magura is designed to be used with, and not designed for water.Over time, water can screw up the seals on the brake, but many people see the advantage of using water much better than the risk of damaging the brake.Most people find water more convinient (works better, quicker to bleed, cheaper and cleaner), I personally prefer Royal blood as I just use the supply of stuff at work.Or LHM brake and suspension fluid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daffy04 Posted September 1, 2007 Report Share Posted September 1, 2007 Royal blood is what the Magura is designed to be used with, and not designed for water.Over time, water can screw up the seals on the brake, but many people see the advantage of using water much better than the risk of damaging the brake.Most people find water more convinient (works better, quicker to bleed, cheaper and cleaner), I personally prefer Royal blood as I just use the supply of stuff at work.Or LHM brake and suspension fluid. Yes Mr Hutley but not everyone has the bleeding kit to use at there own free will and it costs £20 pound with enough fluid to do 1 pair so if you mess up the first time and need to redo them your buggered and have to buy more fluid. I say its worth the risk of using water. (but only because i don't have the fluid lol) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fyfey Posted September 1, 2007 Report Share Posted September 1, 2007 You can pick up a bleed kit from Heatsink Bikes for £8.50! LinkI've bled my brakes with about a 1:1 water/antifreeze mix. Works lovely and shouldn't freeze in the winter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Token Posted September 1, 2007 Report Share Posted September 1, 2007 Everything you need to know is here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonMack Posted September 1, 2007 Report Share Posted September 1, 2007 Over time, water can screw up the seals on the brake, but many people see the advantage of using water much better than the risk of damaging the brake.Err... how? Water is non corrosive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bionic Balls Posted September 1, 2007 Report Share Posted September 1, 2007 water is corrosive....but i've found the problem to be with scale building up in the hose (like in the kettle...)still...i've had water for a good 3 years... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearded Midget Posted September 1, 2007 Report Share Posted September 1, 2007 tpa ( terminal pad ajuster )*turbo pad adjuster according to the magura booklet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
!laycky! Posted September 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2007 Everything you need to know is here.yer just bleeded it using the first op and it has worked but my brake is sliping very bad.What should i do???cheers laycky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG Drew Posted September 1, 2007 Report Share Posted September 1, 2007 You can pick up a bleed kit from Heatsink Bikes for £8.50! LinkI've bled my brakes with about a 1:1 water/antifreeze mix. Works lovely and shouldn't freeze in the winter!What happened to them been 7 quid..I was gonna get one as well..As for your brake do you run a grind or use tar? What pads are you running. How is it set up..Do the pads hit the rim level and at the same time? Is there alot of frame flex making it feel spongy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaMmY Posted September 1, 2007 Report Share Posted September 1, 2007 Yes remember to put anti freeze in with the water.(50/50)approx.So your set for the winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egg Fried Rice Posted September 1, 2007 Report Share Posted September 1, 2007 (edited) water is corrosive....but i've found the problem to be with scale building up in the hose (like in the kettle...)still...i've had water for a good 3 years...Its not corrosive if you have a water SOFTENER built into your plumbing system. The standard water that houses have now is HARD water, this has limescale in it. SOFT water is the best for bleeding brakes but not everyone has it, but i do JK Edited September 1, 2007 by J-KAY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
!laycky! Posted September 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2007 Yes remember to put anti freeze in with the water.(50/50)approx.So your set for the winter.nah i didnt but my bike stay in the house all year round Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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