SpoorsyTF Posted April 2, 2010 Report Share Posted April 2, 2010 Hi, am getting my rims back next Saturday and then i will need to change the cables on my brakes and am just wondering if i should invest in some magura blood or water and anti-freeze ? what do you's use or think ? Cheers SpoorsyTF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Styles Posted April 2, 2010 Report Share Posted April 2, 2010 i recently bled my magura, and i used the royal blood. i did it twice to make sure i got a good bleed. i have no problems with it, and it is not spongey at all! i wouldnt bother using water, just use the royal blood and make sure you get a good bleed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpoorsyTF Posted April 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2010 i recently bled my magura, and i used the royal blood. i did it twice to make sure i got a good bleed. i have no problems with it, and it is not spongey at all! i wouldnt bother using water, just use the royal blood and make sure you get a good bleed. Does the cable i have matter because am switching to braided Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexxRogers Posted April 2, 2010 Report Share Posted April 2, 2010 Braided hoses make your brake really sluggish, I hated mine. Plastic hose + Water bleed = Win. Alex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpoorsyTF Posted April 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2010 Braided hoses make your brake really sluggish, I hated mine. Plastic hose + Water bleed = Win. Alex. Can i ask how it makes it sluggish ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyseemonkeydo Posted April 2, 2010 Report Share Posted April 2, 2010 Can i ask how it makes it sluggish ? The internal diameter of the hosing is different meaning that viscosity has a greater effect for the braided tubing. As said above, plastic hosing (braided crossover doesn't really hurt performance but is much stronger) and a water bleed gives the best overall performance in my mind. I've only ever used pure tap water and have never had a problem in around 8 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpoorsyTF Posted April 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2010 The internal diameter of the hosing is different meaning that viscosity has a greater effect for the braided tubing. As said above, plastic hosing (braided crossover doesn't really hurt performance but is much stronger) and a water bleed gives the best overall performance in my mind. I've only ever used pure tap water and have never had a problem in around 8 years. And are they easy to bleed DIY style ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexxRogers Posted April 2, 2010 Report Share Posted April 2, 2010 And are they easy to bleed DIY style ? Indeed they are, do you know how to bleed them? Alex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpoorsyTF Posted April 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2010 Indeed they are, do you know how to bleed them? Alex. No i dont sorry and where do i empty the oil from them at home ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Styles Posted April 2, 2010 Report Share Posted April 2, 2010 go on youtube.. and type in "bleed hs33 with water" i know that i have seen a video on this before on youtube, just look through the videos and you will find one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpoorsyTF Posted April 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2010 (edited) go on youtube.. and type in "bleed hs33 with water" i know that i have seen a video on this before on youtube, just look through the videos and you will find one Orite mate cheers I have had a look but it says no results have been found. if you find a vid or link just post it to my profile please Edited April 2, 2010 by SpoorsyTF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben John-Hynes Posted April 2, 2010 Report Share Posted April 2, 2010 (edited) Google Edited April 2, 2010 by Ben John-Hynes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpoorsyTF Posted April 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2010 Google Cheers mate not only do i like the fact your helping me :L i was amazed by lmgtfy :L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pav Posted April 3, 2010 Report Share Posted April 3, 2010 Water bleeds feel reallly good. I have only ever done it to mine with a brake that I know was already leaking and it was unreal. No squishy-ness or anything like that. It's what Gilles Coustellier was running at the world champs in Canberra last year. BUT, it does apparently make your brakes leak, but I have never come accross anyone who says they have had a problem with it, and if they have, it was only after a very long time. Another thing, if you have plenty of oil and time, try bleeding your brakes a few times and trying some different things to understand how it all works. Once you work out what does what, you'll get a better understanding and do better bleeds all the time. There are even a couple of little shortcuts you can do sometimes if you have just changed a lever, cylinder or your brakes have leaked a little to top them back up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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