Magura Marta replacement
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Magura Marta replacement
In 2008 I bought a Specialized Stumpjumber and in 2009 I replaced the brakes with Magura Marta. They worked well for 10 years, but then last year the left reservoir failed. I was able to find a replacement (with great difficulty). Today the right failed so given the age of the rest of the system [calipers, 203/160 rotors] I think it's time to replace the whole system. I'm a bit of a newbie, so the following may be a little naive:
1) Is there a good new bolt on replacement?
2) When looking for a replacement, is the caliper bolt hole spacing and rotor size enough to guarantee a fit?
3) Should I replace the hydraulic tubing? Is there a good video on this?
Any help is appreciated.
1) Is there a good new bolt on replacement?
2) When looking for a replacement, is the caliper bolt hole spacing and rotor size enough to guarantee a fit?
3) Should I replace the hydraulic tubing? Is there a good video on this?
Any help is appreciated.
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get new brakes they don't cost too much but I know cost is relative.
The SLX and Deore Shimano brakes have great power. SRAMs have a bit better modulation but they seem to make so many different models now that I don't want to list out all here.
You can reuse the brake rotors, but you may want to consider upgrading the rear to 180mm, which will likely need a new caliper adapter
Look for new take-off on sale somewhere like Pinkbike, many exchange them in favor for something they like better
The SLX and Deore Shimano brakes have great power. SRAMs have a bit better modulation but they seem to make so many different models now that I don't want to list out all here.
You can reuse the brake rotors, but you may want to consider upgrading the rear to 180mm, which will likely need a new caliper adapter
Look for new take-off on sale somewhere like Pinkbike, many exchange them in favor for something they like better