mr_malcolm Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 i have noticed that one of the pads on my rear maggura doesnt return all of the way back it sticks out a bit, not rubbing on the rim but only returns a very small amount.where as the other one goes out then completly back again no trouble at alli was woundering if any one else has had this problem/knows how to solve it?cheers for your time any information would be great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenLeacock™ Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 i have noticed that one of the pads on my rear maggura doesnt return all of the way back it sticks out a bit, not rubbing on the rim but only returns a very small amount.where as the other one goes out then completly back again no trouble at alli was woundering if any one else has had this problem/knows how to solve it?cheers for your time any information would be great Hey Have you checked your pistons ?and are your brakes set up correctly ? Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilikeriding Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 Put the tpa to minimum. If this means the brake lever goes too close to the bar adjust the position of the pistons in the clamps attached to your frame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant H Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 (edited) either what afroman said or you have a sticky piston Edited May 10, 2007 by Grant H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flas12345 Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 its just your TPA mate. when your TPA is tightened up only one of the pads will move closer to the rim. i have the same problem on my brake, its pants, it would be alot better if they both moved.cheers lou. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_malcolm Posted May 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 its just your TPA mate. when your TPA is tightened up only one of the pads will move closer to the rim. i have the same problem on my brake, its pants, it would be alot better if they both moved.cheers lou.ah ok thats oddil have a look when i ajust them next and move one of the calipers out a bit so i can get my wheel centre without having a pad stickingand il also have a a go at what every one else said.cheers for that guys il keep you posted as soon as i have moved the brakes and changed the tpa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaky Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 (edited) With magura's you will nearly always get one piston that moves more easily than the other. If you find that the pad is rubbing against the rim because of this I have a way to get round it:Its a bit of a bodge but I have used this method for years and it works a treat.Get a cable tie and rap it around the caliper body on the side where the pad is returning right back into the caliper and do it up tight in a position that stops the pad from retracting completely. This encourages the other more sticky piston to move and pull the pad away from the rim meaning it won't rub any more. In order to get it spot on you will probably have to jiggle the cable tie about a bit and you may have to change the position of the cable tie if you adjust the TPA.I hope I have explained this alright.Happy Braking! Edited May 10, 2007 by Peaky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_malcolm Posted May 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 cheers il give that one a try aswell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendrix Posted May 11, 2007 Report Share Posted May 11, 2007 cheers il give that one a try aswellDoes this mean you're coming now ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_malcolm Posted May 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2007 Does this mean you're coming now ?? well i get some money today so im gunna try and get another freewheel later today just a cheap one but hopefully yeah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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