I've fitted a new Magura front master cylinder from Rocky Point Cycle, along wiht a Spiegler braided line, custom made length for use with my clip-ons (no going back!). This is a nice piece and uses a small mechanical brake light switch, very clean.
I had recently bled my front brake (with original cyl), enough to replace most of the fluid, which was my intention. Got all the bubbles out in 2 minutes and resulted in a very solid feel, as if it was hitting a block of wood. But it was weeping slightly and I wanted an improved feel.
After installing the Magura and the new line, I bled very carefully, probably went thru the entire reservoir twice, being careful to keep it topped up. But the lever is still very easy to pull, all the way til it hits the twist grip. I know the leverage is quite different, but it should stop somewhere? What am I doing wrong? I thought I knew how to bleed brakes, particularly with a single 19" line down to the caliper. Is there another bleed fitting I don't see? BTW - the brake IS functional, stops the wheel, but I have NOT been out on the road yet.
Stuart Ostroff
I had recently bled my front brake (with original cyl), enough to replace most of the fluid, which was my intention. Got all the bubbles out in 2 minutes and resulted in a very solid feel, as if it was hitting a block of wood. But it was weeping slightly and I wanted an improved feel.
After installing the Magura and the new line, I bled very carefully, probably went thru the entire reservoir twice, being careful to keep it topped up. But the lever is still very easy to pull, all the way til it hits the twist grip. I know the leverage is quite different, but it should stop somewhere? What am I doing wrong? I thought I knew how to bleed brakes, particularly with a single 19" line down to the caliper. Is there another bleed fitting I don't see? BTW - the brake IS functional, stops the wheel, but I have NOT been out on the road yet.
Stuart Ostroff