|   finally gave up on my 'oo Louises for B4's | mhike
Jul 23, 2003 12:00 PM | | I finally gave up on my '00 magura louises. They're the single piston type. Terrible product. They don't maintain settings, rub like crazy, very temp sensitive, and don't stop very well most of the time.
I emailed magura and they promptly emailed me back, but the solution didn't help. It's the overall design that sucks. I wonder what I could do to get these exchanged by them.
Anyway, I ordered B4 golds and am hoping they'll do the trick. They do look nice :)
I'm wondering about possible pad upgrades, should they not be enough for my taste. I tried finding fibrax in the us. I probably have to find out if they're even available here. Also, how are kool stops? |
| Try this place for Fibrax pads... | AndyH
Jul 23, 2003 1:04 PM | | http://www.bikepartsusa.com/product_info.phtml?p=01-90210 |
| I had the '00's with no issues | JimC.
Jul 23, 2003 1:36 PM | | almost 2 years of Northshore riding on my Heckler and Bullit, no worries at all; no rubbing, no heat problems, no fade, and they stopped quite well. Just a comment. Jim MCM #11 |
| I had same issues with 00's | Erci
Jul 24, 2003 5:51 AM | | Also had some that you didn't mention. I had a total of 4 calipers and all had same issues. It was such a bad experience that I decided to switch back to cable brakes. Luckily, Avids have been really good to me.
Just a comment :) |
| lots of problems | mhike
Jul 24, 2003 6:45 AM | | First, those formula pads listed aren't for b4's, but I'll give 'em a call and see what's up.
As far as the problems go, I know I'm not alone. It's listed in the reviews page (I think under the clara, the renamed louise). Fade isn't something I noticed, but the adjustment and alignment is too temp sensitive. Sometimes the rotor rubs the piston side of the caliper, when it cools, no rub. I've put a few drops of nail polish on the backing plate to make sure it doesn't unscrew (mostly to see if it did), but the adjustment problems still persist. The plate doesn't move, but the pads need finagling, esp. when the brakes heat up. I would say these would be decent performing brakes, if they stayed adjusted throughout a ride, but they don't and I want to know how I could get rid of them through Magura. There are still plenty of dealers selling these brand new. |
| Clara | JimC.
Jul 24, 2003 8:58 AM | | was sold for 1 year in North America, then discontinued, still is sold in Europe I think. It's not renamed anything, are you sure you have Louises? Yes you must adjust 1 side, but locktite kept mine from moving, never had any issues except I had to learn how to bleed them, no big deal.
Anyhow, If I've learned anything from the several sets of discs I've had, they are NOT plug and play, you gotta know how they work so you can fine tune them yourself. Most LBS's come close, but YOU gotta be the lead mechanic to dial any brake in to perfection.
Jim |
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