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9. Filling and bleeding a brake
Brake Oil: MAGURA disc brakes use as transmission medium low viscosity mine-
ral oil, the biodegradable MAGURA ROYAL BLOOD. Contrary to DOT brake fluid the
MAGURA ROYAL BLOOD does not irritate human skin or strip the paint of your frame.
Moreover it does not absorb water like DOT and does not have to be changed regular-
ly. What sounds unbelievable is a fact: you can use your brakes over years without
having to touch them (except brake pad check and change!) Use exclusively MAGURA
ROYAL BLOOD, any other oil will damage the seals of your brake what will result in
total failure of the brake!
1.
Loosen slightly the clamping screw of the brake lever with a 5mm allen key and
ensure that the reservoir points upwards approx. 15° from the horizontal position.
Slightly tighten the clamp screw in that position.
2.
For filling and bleeding a MAGURA disc brake you will need the disc brake service kit
including all necessary tools.
3.
Prepare the transparent filler tube by pushing in by hand the M6 barbed fitting. Put
the other end of the filler tube on the syringe and fill the syringe
completely
with MAGURA
ROYAL BLOOD mineral oil. Fill the syringe completely and make sure that
there are no air bubbles inside.
Turn the syringe eventually to push out air bubbles.
4.
Remove the brake pads as described on page 14 and slide the transport device as
shown
with its THICK END
between the caliper pistons. Squeeze
slightly the lever blade (pump) to tighten the transport device. It is advisable to fix the devi-
ce with a rubber band on the caliper.
5.
Fix the Heat Eater fitting of the caliper so that it points UPWARDS!. IUnscrew now
the bleed screw with a 5 mm allen key. Screw in the prepared syringe and tighten it with a 8
mm open end spanner.
Place now a rag, which has to be free of oil or lubricants around the reservoir
and, more important, around the brake caliper. Care for a clean working environment!
No dirt or particles may come into the brake system!
