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problem
reason
solution
11. Trouble Shooting
not enough brake power
no pressure point
Squealing brake
contaminated brake pads
contaminated rotor
wheel cannot be mounted
rattling noise and rough dece-
leration
leaking hose or brake
brake was not run it
oil/ lubricants on rotor and/
or pads
air in the system
leaking systems
badly aligned frame
Paint/ powder coating on
fitting eyelets
Wheel q/r skewer insuffi-
ciently tightened
Insufficiently tightened
wheel spokes
carelessness
carelessness
Lever blade was pulled with
removed wheel
brake pads worn, holder of
pads is wearing the rotor
accident, incorrect
installation
break in the brake (page4)
clean the rotor with warm dis-
hwater or alcohol replace con-
taminated brake pads
bleeding the brake (page15)
Correct transport (page 5)
Check hose connections and
hose for leaks; replace hose if
necessary (pages 14/15)
align brake calliper with
0,2mm spacers (page 9)
remove any paint or powder
coating and care for an even
contact surface without burrs.
(page7)
Increase tightening of q/r
skewer and
mount it on
opposite side of calliper
.
check for an evenly spoked
wheel with high spoke
tension
brake pads must be changed
clean rotor with MAGURA Disc
cleaner, dish water or alcohol
Push back the brake pads
with transport device or a flat
blade screwdriver. (page12)
brake pad change (page 12)
change hose or defective
brake lever or calliper (page
14)
