Ubuntu_user Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 Hi Guys! I tried to water bleed my magura hs33's last night but totally failed and after that they won't work at all... Could someone explain to me how exactly to do it? I know that I'm doing it wrong and I want to get it right. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gogz- Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 As far as I'm aware all you have to do is stick it in the bath, undo the the bleed screws then pump the brake so its full of water and no bubbles, Still with the brake under water do up the bleed screws, then bingo one bled brake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nek0 Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 (edited) Hi Guys! I tried to water bleed my magura hs33's last night but totally failed and after that they won't work at all... Could someone explain to me how exactly to do it? I know that I'm doing it wrong and I want to get it right. Thanks!Use the bathtub if not the sink.I usually undo the slave cylinder bleed plug, submerge the cylinder underwater, pump the lever with the cylinder open to get most of the air bubbles out.Take your finger & plug the opening, squeeze the lever (to create pressure) then let go of the lever & the your finger. This should suck the water back in. Just make sure the slave cylinder end is submerged the entire time.Repeat this cycle few times to make sure no bubbles are still inside, thread the bleed screw back in underwater & you should be golden I know there's a tutorial here somewhere but too lazy to look up. Edited May 21, 2009 by nek0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronz Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 What's the benefit of a water bleed over oil? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolver Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 It's more responsive, and free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronz Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 It's more responsive, and free.Hmm, I wish I'd moved into an apartment with a bath now. Lobbocks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gogz- Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 Hmm, I wish I'd moved into an apartment with a bath now. Lobbocks. And it will freeze in the winter which is really good lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew62 Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 It's more responsive, and doesnt lubricate your brake so will eventually seize and cause endless trobule and require you to endlessly service your pistons and bleed every couple of months.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ubuntu_user Posted May 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 Man! Water bleed is the way to go! I can't believe how much better it is... sure the brake pistons may wear out eventually but by then I'm sure I'll probably have something newer (or at least it will give me a good excuse to upgrade ). I was doing it pretty much right except I didn't know that both ends of the brake (lever and slave cylinder) had to be under water... I don't know what I was thinking though. Thanks Guys for the help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gogz- Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 Man! Water bleed is the way to go! I can't believe how much better it is... sure the brake pistons may wear out eventually but by then I'm sure I'll probably have something newer (or at least it will give me a good excuse to upgrade ). I was doing it pretty much right except I didn't know that both ends of the brake (lever and slave cylinder) had to be under water... I don't know what I was thinking though. Thanks Guys for the help!All you have to do is remember to do it again with anti freeze before winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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