Canardweb Posted February 6, 2014 Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 Saw Ben Savage asking about this. I currently ride maggies with RL aluminium piston. I am thinking about changing my brakes, so probably RL slaves with Tocco lever or RL lever. I don't really know and I am looking for some advices or some reviews. Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chester123 Posted February 6, 2014 Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 You cant get rl slaves without getting the full brake so your best bet would be to get the rl full brake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canardweb Posted February 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 You cant get rl slaves without getting the full brake so your best bet would be to get the rl full brake. No as they will be available soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niconj Posted February 6, 2014 Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 Hated the Tocco, love the Racing Line lever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canardweb Posted February 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.KYDD Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 I'd got for the Racing Line - better construction and haven't heard of any issues with them. There have been a couple reports of the Tocco levers leaking, and the lever position feels weird on them - not a fan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niconj Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 (edited) Why? Because I've had the lever scraping on the body when braking hard, the piston not coming out all the way after braking (lever play), the small screw to adjust the lever reach loosened itself after only 15 min. of riding. I've got a replacement one from Tensile quickly though. The Racing Line Lever not only feels much better, it's also a "finger" longer and thus has more braking power. Also, the piston moves so smoothly it's wonderful. I'd got for the Racing Line - better construction and haven't heard of any issues with them. There have been a couple reports of the Tocco levers leaking, and the lever position feels weird on them - not a fan I think that was the older generation. Version 2.0 is supposed to be better. Nico. Edited February 7, 2014 by niconj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEON Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 I don't own one, but I've used a couple of racing lines, I can't imagine anything being better, ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niconj Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 I don't own one, but I've used a couple of racing lines, I can't imagine anything being better, ever. WORD! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marko Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 (edited) tensile uses 1 o-ring and 1 dirt wiper, racing line uses two o-rings. The outer o-ring will pull dirt/abrasive to the inside because it is not formed like a dirt wiper. Edited February 7, 2014 by marko Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamKidney Posted February 9, 2014 Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 (edited) tensile uses 1 o-ring and 1 dirt wiper, racing line uses two o-rings. The outer o-ring will pull dirt/abrasive to the inside because it is not formed like a dirt wiper. I dont really think this is an issue. I think the wiper is there on maguras/tensiles because theyve been designed around the XC principle where Maguras originate from, where the wiper seal IS a good idea. Trials is slow with no/little spray back off the tyres that could find its way into the brake. two o-rings on the Racing line seems a good idea to me Edited February 9, 2014 by SamKidney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niconj Posted March 15, 2014 Report Share Posted March 15, 2014 Just one quick question. I've got the Racing Line lever and whenever I ride more than half an hour the little screw to adjust the reach of the lever turns itself out again so that the lever is too far from the handlebar. I had the same problem with the Tocco lever. Anyone can tell me how to fix it? Loctite? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake Posted March 15, 2014 Report Share Posted March 15, 2014 Loctite will probably be your best bet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake. Posted March 15, 2014 Report Share Posted March 15, 2014 Or cum that stuff dries up pretty quick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niconj Posted March 15, 2014 Report Share Posted March 15, 2014 Loctite will probably be your best bet Pretty annoying for a 100€ lever. Again... trials stuff isn't the best quality even though the racing line performs perfectly (if it wasn't for the above mentioned issue). The Saint 810 lever I've got on the other side is perfect!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*gentlydoesit Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 (edited) They're not going to locktite it at the factory as they don't know where you want it Edited March 16, 2014 by *gentlydoesit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niconj Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 I know but whenever I need to bleed the brake or whatever, I'll have to re-loctite it. The saint lever has a much better mechanism. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 Use the saint then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 How often do you bleed brakes? Stop moaning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niconj Posted March 17, 2014 Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 How often do you bleed brakes? Stop moaning. Why not? A lever that costs twice as much as it's counterpart on the left should at least perform equally but then again, trials parts aren't very good anyways even though you pay a lot.... unfortunately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted March 17, 2014 Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 You're complaining at something that is easily resolved with a dab of loctite. I could go out and buy a Lamborghini (I couldn't), that costs 500x more than my car and something could/would go wrong with it, or it would have a flaw in one area somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niconj Posted March 17, 2014 Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 or it would have a flaw in one area somewhere. And you would be complaining about it now wouldn't you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake Posted March 17, 2014 Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 No money doesn't guarantee quality. It never does 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted March 17, 2014 Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 And you would be complaining about it now wouldn't you? No. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie_Trials Posted March 17, 2014 Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 (edited) Pretty annoying for a 100€ lever. Again... trials stuff isn't the best quality even though the racing line performs perfectly (if it wasn't for the above mentioned issue). The Saint 810 lever I've got on the other side is perfect!!! -Nevermind me I was taking shit, but you do moan a lot. Edited March 17, 2014 by Jamie_Trials Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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