Ubuntu_user Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 Hey everyone!I have a Magura Marta disk on the front, and there's way too much pull in the lever and it almost touches the handlebar! What do I need to do? I have never worked with hydraulic brakes before so please explain carefully!Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 (edited) Hey everyone!I have a Magura Marta disk on the front, and there's way too much pull in the lever and it almost touches the handlebar! What do I need to do? I have never worked with hydraulic brakes before so please explain carefully!Thanks!Given that the marta is an open system its probably one of 2 things: -The pads are completely worn out and are beyond the automatic adjustment of the system.Theres air in the system and it need bleeding.Does the brake work at all? If not then its probably just in need of a bleed. Edited March 26, 2008 by forteh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ubuntu_user Posted March 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 Yes the brake is working fine! Its just that the lever goes in too far almost touching the bar. Also, when going down a hill, etc. the brake feels a little gritty, possibly the pads? Also, do I have to buy the specific Maggie mineral oil or can I just use baby oil? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Cristoff Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 is there a little allen key head just inside the lever? if so tighten that up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ubuntu_user Posted March 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 is there a little allen key head just inside the lever? if so tighten that up Not that I know of... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ubuntu_user Posted March 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 Hey I got to get ridin' what shall I do? I'm brand new to hydraulic brakes! (especially disk) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogre Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 (edited) get some dot brake fluid [go into a car mechanic place, they'll sort you out] and open the cap on the top of the lever. make sure the lever is flat, and pour in some fluid, pump the lever repeat as the fluid level lowers in the reservior. then buy new pads if that doesn't work. any riders who live nearby who can help? if that sounds a bit heavy, take it to a local bike shop. Edited March 26, 2008 by ogre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ubuntu_user Posted March 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 Nope! no riders around me!Actually it takes mineral oil! can I use baby oil? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiremesh Posted March 27, 2008 Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 Don't use dot 4 or 4 point etc... Don't use baby oil. Its best to use Magura blood(mineral oil).Just stick with the original, you won't go wrong. You might wanna check on those pads, might have to change them.Get a rebleed....too.Spend a lil cash, to re-tune your brakes...and you'll get problem free ridings... Cheers.! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ubuntu_user Posted March 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 Thanks! Checked my pads and their still really thick... Okay, I'm going to get some Maggie blood but what is the downfall of baby oil? Do I have to buy a bleed kit to bleed them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiremesh Posted March 27, 2008 Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 Aye...you bleed baby oil like Magura oil...the..same way, using a big syringe...lol.Magura oil isn't as thick as baby oil i reckon, Magura oil is made to withstandchanges in temperature. Not too sure bout baby oil, it might be too thick or thin..i dunno. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ubuntu_user Posted March 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 Okay just what I wanted to know... Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ubuntu_user Posted March 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 Aye...you bleed baby oil like Magura oil...the..same way, using a big syringe...lol.Yes I knew that part:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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