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2. 4 Always protect your rotors and brake pads from oil and lubricants e g by lubricating your chain Avoid detergents and soap on the brake pads Contaminating the pads with oil and lubricants will cause a permanent loss of braking power Such contaminated pads can no longer be used nd should be replaced Clean a contaminated rotor with dis hwater or alcohol See further hints about changing the brake pads on pages 12 13 5 Release your brake lever and check whether your wheel moves freely and without drag Check eventually whether the wheels are correctly mounted and if the quick release skewers are tightened sufficiently Also see page 9 6 Are your tires in a good condition and have they enough air pressure Test this with your fingers Lift up your bike and turn the wheels of your bike An insufficient rotation might be due to damaged tires broken axles and or broken spokes 7 Pick up your bike and let it drop from a moderate height Be careful in case of any rattling noises If any are heard check the bearings and all screwed connections 8 Always follow the instructions given in the owner s manual of your bicycle Never use your bicycle if any of the points mentioned above relate to your bicy cle Consult a professional bike mechanic if you feel unsure A faulty bicycle might cause serious accidents with possible fatal injuries of the rider 4 Transport of the bicycle In case of a disc brake equipped bicycle yo
3. Fox 40 Adaptor 12 180 Int Standard 6 Front 0722 426 160 Int Standard Rear Adaptor Nr 26 203 Postmount 7 Front Thor 0724 131 Direct Mount 203 Postmount 8 Front Wotan Travis etc 180 Postmount 7 Front Thor no adaptor 160 Postmount 6 Front A WARNING 4 AN Always make sure that the fixing bolts are screwed in to a depth of at least y Y 8 mm This corresponds to around 8 full turns Should this not be the case longer bolts with a minimum hardness of 8 8 should be sed used and secured using blue Loctite er Specifications are subejct to change without prior notice 4 I AN Visit our website magura com for further information tech tips and free online help ETA MAGNESIUM i Harta Parta SL MNMidPrTTdisL gt SIE FINDEN UNSERE WELTWEITEN HANDELSPARTNER UND SERVICE CENTER AUF MAGURA COM gt CHECK OUT OUR WORLDWIDE PARTNERS AND SERVICE CENTERS ON MAGURA COM wW Deutschland MAGURA Bike Parts GmbH Co KG Heinrich Kahn Strasse 24 89150 Laichingen phone 49 0 7333 9626 0 fax 49 0 7333 9626 17 info magura bikeparts de USA MAGURA USA 724 West Clem 62450 Olney Illinois phone 6183952200 fax 6183954711 magura magurausa com MAGURA 2010 All rights reserved Printed in Germany 0689 723 07 2010 ww magura com MAGURA Asia Limited Co No 160 Sec 1 Chang an Road 40743 Taichung City Taiwan phone 886 4 2316 3388 fax 886 04 2315 4030 info magura com tw o MAGURA
4. Marta is a high pressure system and comes with a reinforced hose the MAGURA Disc Tube which will show this label The Disc Tube needs an additional insert for a proper fitting Never mix and match either the hoses or other parts from the other MAGURA disc brake models Any misuse might cause serious accidents Never touch either the rotor or the brake caliper after long braking as this may cause serious burns 1 Remove the wheel so that you have free access to the brake caliper Push back both brake pads by putting the transport device or a flat blade screwdriver into the gap Move the screwdriver slowly back and forth until both caliper pistons are fully retracted and flush with caliper body English Never push back the pistons without the brake pads mounted Open the brake system only after having fully pushed back the brake pads 2 Loosen the brake lever clamping screw with a 5 mm allen key Turn the brake lever and ensure that the reservoir is horizontal 3 Slide the hose protection Unscrew the sleeve nut on the brake lever with an 8 mm open end wrench and pull the hose out carefully Hold the hose carefully to avoid any loss of oil Do not squeeze the lever blade with the system open 4 Put the hose on a workbench and shorten it with a sharp knife The best tool is the MAGURA cutter Do not use saws or pliers FFR FTR FFR MAGNESIUM EENarTa ElEarTaSl EINlarTasl Hold the hose carefully so that it cannot snap
5. with transport device or a flat blade screwdriver page12 brake pad change page 12 change hose or defective brake lever or caliper page 14 You will find further tips on our website www magura com in the FAQ l section Stay tuned FFR FFD rr ERRAPta IaPTasS ENIdPTtasl 12 Accessories MAGURA disc brake service kit contains everything that you need for bleeding and repairing a brake ATTENTION the kit does NOT include a spare hose MAGURA braided hose for all MAGURA disc brakes Spare part no see page 20 Watch out for the genuine hose with yellow MAGURA marker Use only genuine MAGURA brake pads brake pads Marta Performance Type 6 1 code 0722 418 series pad for maximum brake power brake pads Marta Endurance Type 6 2 code 0722 419 with optimized longevity Use only genuine MAGURA accessories Any parts manufactured by other manufacturers like lever blades hoses or brake pads have not been tested and approved by MAGURA and consequently nothing can be said about their short and long term function Never use those parts All warranty and product liability claims will be void in case of misuse Never change the paint the finish or the consistence of your brake This might cause total failure of the whole system with possible heavy bodily injury 13 Warranty leakproof WARRANTY on levers brake cylinders and calipers MAGURA is giving a 5 year leakproof warranty on bra
6. 6 Check whether the pistons are fully pushed back and whether the pads are flush with the caliper body Push the brake pads back with the transport device or a flat blade screwdriver as described on page 12 Re install the wheel and check for a correctly tighte ned quick release skewer of the wheel that should be mounted on the opposite side of the caliper 7 Squeeze the lever blade several times pump to push the pads to their proper positi on until the lever feel becomes very firm New brakes and or new rotors or brake pads must always be run in by braking at least 30 times from a speed of 30 km h to achieve the maximum brake power Take your bike to a safe place to run in the brake Never contaminate brake pads with oil or grease this causing permanent loss of brake power Contaminated pads are definitely killed and must be replaced THE PASSION PEOPLE www magura com 8 Repairs Disc brake service kit code 0721 294 Don t panic if the hose snaps With the disc brake service kit and a separately available Spare hose see spare parts pages 21 22 this can be repaired easily The Marta is a high pressure system and comes with a reinforced hose the MAGURA Disc Tube wearing also this imprint The Disc Tube needs an additional insert for a proper fitting Never mix and match either the hoses or other parts from the other MAGURA disc brake models Any misuse might cause serious accidents 1 Remove the damaged h
7. away arrow Cut the hose squa rely The sleeve nut can be re used The olive and the insert cannot be reused and must be replaced 5 Press manually a new insert into the hose until it is fully seated Clamp the hose into the groove of the mounting device as shown 6 or clamp the mounting device as shown into a vice and hammer the insert careful ly into the hose 7 Slide on the sleeve nut and a new olive onto the hose Push the hose with the sleeve nut and the new olive fully into the brake lever and tighten the sleeve nut with an 8mm open end wrench Tightening torque 4 Nm 34 in lbs 8 Always check for correct installation by pulling on the hose Make sure that the system has no leaks Squeeze the lever blade hold pressure and check hose con nections and the reservoir cover for eventual leaks Squeeze the lever blade several times pump to push the pads to their proper position until the lever feel becomes very firm If you cannot realize this bleed the brake see page 15 onwards THE PASSION PEOPLE www magura com 7 Maintenance brake pad change Brake Oil MAGURA disc brakes use as transmission medium low viscosity mineral 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 regularly What sounds unbelievable is a fact you can use you
8. them except brake pad change 1 Loosen slightly the clamping screw of the brake lever with a 5 mm allen key and turn the brake lever so that the reservoir is approximately 15 upwards from the horizon tal 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 on which you have mounted an O ring before 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 12 and slide the YELLOW transport device as shown with its THICK END between the caliper pistons Squeeze slightly the lever blade pump to tighten the transport device 5 Fix the caliper so that the hose connection is at the highest point of the caliper hose has to be positioned vertically It might be necessary that you have to unscrew the lower caliper fitting bolt and to fix the caliper to realize this properly e g on rearbrakes Unscrew bleeding screw with a 3mm Allen key Screw in the prepared syringe and tighten it by hand Place now a rag which has to be free of oil or lubricants around the reservoir and more important arou
9. 0 180 Marta 203 203 Marta 180 180 OO Louise 180 180 Julie HP 203 203 Julie HP 180 180 Mile after mile over the dusty trails as well ashard fast tar mac On every ride your bike shouldbe the epitome of uncomplicated and naturally the parts for your X country adventu res shouldn t cost the earth M Louise 160 160 Julie HP 160 160 arta SL Magnesium 160 160 Marta SL 160 160 Marta 160 160 Race orientated means for us the minimum weight that is technically possible Every gram extra weight can be the decisive factor between winning or losing for you the racer maniac Summary gt 1 Introduction 3 2 Safety instructions before the first ride 4 3 Safety instructions before every ride 4 4 Transport of the bicycle 5 5 Brake installation 6 9 6 Shortening the hose 10 11 7 Maintenance 12 13 8 Repairs 14 9 Bleeding and Filling 15 16 10 The disc brake wheel 17 11 Trouble Shooting 18 12 Accessories 19 13 Warranty 19 14 Spare parts exploded view 20 21 15 Tuning adaptors for Postmount caliper 22 WARNING This symbol means possible danger for your health and even life if you do not follow the instructions given respectively if the necessary safety measures are not followed ATTENTION This symbol warns you of inappropriate handling that might cause serious damage to the material and or the environment NOTE This symbol gives you add
10. 250 cm 0721 386 6 Nm O ee 20x 0720 424 a 0720 931 6 Nm Titanium bolt kit 0722 562 hose 90 1x M5x18 250 cm 0720 824 6 Nm A 6x M5x10 2x M6x18 braided hose 90 0720 931 2 5 Nm 250 cm 0721 641 6 Nm 2x 0721 418 Type 6 1 Performance 2x 0721 419 Type 6 2 Endurance 0720 828 10x 1 Nm Specifications are subject to change without prior notice FFR FTR FFR magnesium EHHlarTa iIllarTaslL FELA rPTA SL Brake lever complete Marta SL Magnesium left 0724 038 right 0724 037 Marta SL black left 0724 507 right 0724 508 Marta SL red left 0724 146 right 0724 145 Marta black left 0724 034 right 0724 033 Marta SL Raceline left 0724 509 right 0724 510 Marta FR left 0724 517 right 0724 518 Caliper with pads Marta SL Magnesium 0724 049 Marta SL black 0724 047 Marta SL red 0724 147 Marta black 0724 047 Marta SL Raceline 0724 531 Marta FR 0724 532 THE PASSION PEOPLE www magura com 15 Adaptors mounting alternatives for Marta Postmount caliper Adaptor Rotor diameter Installation Order code a 00 Adaptor 5 203 Int Standard 6 Front 0722 321 iT Adaptor 6 180 Postmount 6 Front 0722322 Adaptor 7 203 Postmount 6 Front 0722 323 Adaptor 8 203 Rockshox Boxxer 0722 324 Adaptor 9 203 Int Standard Rear 0772325 Adaptor 10 180 Int Standard Rear 0722 424 Adaptor 11 160 Int Standard 6 Front 0722 425 203 Int Standard 8 Front
11. ATTENTION The treatment of suspension fork lower legs made of magnesium might be dangerous because of corrosion Always follow the safety instructions given by the respective manufacturer Always make sure after having treated the disc brake mounts that these are protected against corrosion by using an appropri ate protective paint THE PASSION PEOPLE www magura com 3 Mounting on IS mounts Mount the adaptor onto the fork or the frame Use a 5 mm allen key Please follow carefully the mounting instructions that come with the respective adaptor If you use a thru axle hub on the front you might have to use thicker 3 mm spacers depending on fork model These are available separately code 0720 829 Tightening torque 6 Nm 51 in lbs 4 Caliper installation Mount the caliper with MOUNTED wheel and rotor onto the adaptor For a better understanding the mounted wheel is not shown on this picture Do not tighten the caliper bolts yet Squeeze the lever blade and keep the pressure Tighten now the bolts Tightening torque 6 Nm 51 in lbs English 5 Mount the rotor with the 6 Torx T25 bolts onto the hub Watch out for the correct rotation direction of the rotor laser arrow Use only new original bolts or thread lock if you use old bolts Tighten the bolts in a crossed pattern Tightening torque 4 Nm 34 in Ibs 6 The transport device prevents the brake pads from being pushed out too far by unintended lever squeeze when the
12. Deutsch WORKSHOP 2011 DISC BRAKES FFA macnesium FED FFD EENarTasl MiMdaPTdsL Marta English Francais Nederlands Italiano MAGURA THE PASSION PEOPLE WWW magura com Espa ol Our disc brake range recommended use Ground contact isn t that important to you There is almost no terrain where a Freerider won t go Tough and stable components are amust have Here they are Or O FREERIDE Gustav M Gustav M Marta SL Magnesium 203 203 Marta SL Magnesium 180 180 Marta SL Magnesium 160 160 Marta SL 203 203 Marta SL 180 180 Marta SL 160 160 Marta 203 203 Marta 180 180 Marta 160 160 Louise 203 203 Louise 180 180 Louise 160 160 Julie HP 203 203 Julie HP 180 180 Julie HP 160 160 Specifications subject to change wit hout prior notice There are bikers out therefor whom uphill is just a means to an end The downhill fun is having absolute priority for them With lots of travel and robust compo nents the Enduros must cope with technically hairy downhills and bike park weekends exe ENDURO Louise 203 203 You re an all roun der You love long and sweeping trails up as well as down The optimummix of light weight and stability is the hall mark of your AllMountain com ponents meant for abroad spectrum of use ALL MOUNTAIN Marta SL Magnesium 203 203 Marta SL Magnesium 180 180 Marta SL 203 203 Marta SL 18
13. ew Tightening torque 1 Nm 9 in lbs That s it 12 Remove the filling syringe and screw in the 5mm allen bleed screw Tightening torque 2 5 Nm 22 in lbs Re install the brake pads and the wheel Always pull the lever blade several times pump until the brake pads touch the rotor Always check for correct installation by activating the lever blade and checking for eventual leaks Never contaminate brake pads with oil or grease this causing permanent loss of brake power Contaminated pads are definitely killed and MUST be replaced A contaminated rotor can be cleaned with MAGURA brake cleaner warm dishwater or alcohol FFR FTR FFR MAGNESIUM EGRarta FRFAPrtaS EINlarTasl 10 The disc brake wheel The XC disc brake wheel There already exists enough literature concerning wheels so just a few tips how a well built X country disc brake wheel has to be Use spokes with a diameter of 2 mm arc 1 8 mm which you cross three times No radial lacing with disc brake wheels Head inside spokes arc outside spokes have to be pulled i e these spokes point forward on the front wheel on the back wheel these spokes point forward on the rotor side and backwards on the drive side All spokes have to be stressed equally and high Mount the quick release of the wheel on the opposite side of the caliper Never use ultra lightweight quick releases with titanium or aluminum axles for your wheel sets in combination with a disc brake You will not be
14. familiar with the other components on your bike such as gears clipless pedals and suspension units Always practise using your bike in a safe area to improve your handling abilities before using it on the road Consult the user s manual of your bike to learn more about this 7 For your own safety always wear a helmet when you ride a bicycle Make sure as well that you wear the suitable clothing and footwear 3 Before every ride always check carefully the following points 1 Always make sure that the quick release skewers of your wheels and seat post are correctly mounted and closed incorrectly installed quick release skewers might cause the fixed items to become loose Serious accidents with severe injury may result 2 Always make sure that the brake lever pressure is o k by pulling the lever blade and ensuring that full braking performance is achieved before the lever blade touches the hand lebars If this is not the case pull the lever blade several times pump until the brake pads touch the rotor Changing pressure points during a ride might be the result of having air in the brake system See hints about filling and bleeding from on pages 15 16 FFR FTR FFR MAGNESIUM EGRarta FRFArtaS EINlarTasl 3 Always make sure that the brake system does not have any leaks by activating the lever blade holding it and checking the hose connections and reservoir cover for eventual leaks Also see page 11
15. in a position to rea lize the necessary tightening torque THE PASSION PEOPLE www magura com 11 Trouble Shooting problem not enough brake power no pressure point correct transport page 5 Squealing brake contaminated brake pads reason 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 g r skewer insuffici ently tightened Insufficiently tightened wheel spokes carelessness solution break in the brake page 4 clean the rotor with warm dishwater or alcohol replace contaminated brake pads bleeding the brake page 15 English Check hose connections and hose for leaks replace hose if necessary pages 14 15 align brake caliper with 0 2 mm spacers page9 remove any paint or powder coating and care for an even contact surface without burrs page Increase tightening of q r skewer and mount it on opposite side of caliper check for an evenly spoked wheel with high spoke contaminated rotor wheel cannot be mounted carelessness Lever blade was pulled with removed wheel tension brake pads must be changed clean rotor with MAGURA Brake Cleaner dish water or alcohol Push back the brake pads rattling noise and rough dece brake pads worn holder of leration leaking hose or brake pads is wearing the rotor accident incorrect installation
16. itional information about the general handling of the product or gives hints to paragraphs in this manual which have to be read carefully ETA magnesium Harta artas EHlarTasl English 1 Welcome to the Passion People Congratulations You have purchased a fully hydraulic MAGURA disc brake proudly Made in Germany You will be amazed at he awesome braking power and the minimum amount of maintenance that is necessary on our stoppers Good to know that you are not alone millions of riders worldwide rely on them and every day our numbers are increasing Brake caliper and rotor MAGURA Marta SL Magnesium MAGURA Marta SL Magnesium Brake lever master cylinder On the fully hydraulic MAGURA disc brake system Marta Marta SL and Marta SL Magnesium the braking force is transmitted to the braking surface by a mineral oil column The movement of the lever blade moves a piston which is integrated in the brake lever master cylinder The piston pushes the mineral oil column through the brake hose in the direction of the brake caliper where two pistons on which the brake pads are fixed are pushed out The friction between the brake pads and the rotor slowes down the bicycle and causes both the rotor and the brake caliper to heat up Never touch either the rotor or the brake caliper after long braking as this may cause serious burns You will be pleased to find out that the MAGURA Marta disc brake offers a superior braking power e
17. ke levers master cylinder and brake calipers if you register your brake online on magura com Watch out for the red info sheet in the middle of this manual This warranty is void when damage to the brake has occurred from the following abuse mixing and matching the brake with parts from other manufacturers damage of the exterior finish caused by improper use any attempt to disassemble the whole brake modifications non factory changes or improper service We expressly point out that a warranty claim is only accepted with a clear proof of purchase payment receipt of the dealer and recommend to register your brake online on magura com THE PASSION PEOPLE www magura com 14 Spare parts 2011 max tightening torques 10x 0722 532 0 4 Nm 3 10x 0721 000 0 6 Nm rf Jf 0724 525 FR 10x 0724 046 carbon lever blade 1x ee 0724 040 FR lever blade 1x 0724 534 0724 042 black AR 0724 043 red 0724 041 silver 0724 524 Raceline 10x 0720 931 Marta SL 4 Nm Torx T7 key 0720 847 Ken Marta SL Magnesium 3 Nm E 00 z Storm SL Rotor 6 holes IS LL 203 mm 0724 404 Y 0720 825 10x 180 mm 0724 403 0720916 20x 160 mm 0724 402 Storm Rotor 6 holes IS 140 mm 0724 401 203 mm 0724 400 180 mm 0724 399 160 mm 0724 398 0720 446 10x 4Nm 0720405 10x 0720 848 10x EY ann v hose 0 250 cm 0722 636 black 6 Nm 0724 535 white Oe 3 braided hose 0
18. lts for caliper Allen key 5 2 pieces fitting bolts for rotor Torx key T25 6 pieces adaptor with fitting bolts depending on model hose inserts 2 pieces Olives 2 pieces 1 12 Torx T25 key Allen key 2 Specifications modifying and improving this product are subject to change without prior notice The brake levers and calipers of the different MAGURA disc brake models are FFR FTR ETA MAGNESIUM EGRarta ENEarTaSl miartds completely different and not compatible Never mix and match parts from the diffe rent models Any misuse might cause serious accidents MAGURA manufacture these braking systems according to the valid standards and make many rigorous product tests Because of the large variety of forks and frames availa ble on the market it is impossible for MAGURA to test all possible combinations If you mount any of our brake systems always make sure that the brakes are in conformity with the bicycle Disc brake calipers can generate a lot of heat during extreme riding conditions The resulting heat transfer from the caliper to the fork and or frame can have a negative influence on the mechanical characteristics of both the fork and or the frame Insufficient heat transfer from the brake caliper to the frame and the fork caused by fork and or frame components having low heat transfer characteristics e g carbon rear triangles can cause the brake to overheat with the possibility of a total failure of the b
19. n it sufficiently As to thru axle hubs or wheels consult the manual of the respective fork manufacturer Squeeze the lever blade several times pump to push the pads to their proper position until the lever feel becomes very firm Do not worry when you hear friction between rotor and pads A slight drag is normal on disc brakes with automatic pad wear adjustment during the break in peri od This drag will disappear after a while The reason for this is that the brake pads find their optimum working position towards the rotor only after a slight wear duri ng the break in period Slight drag might also happen after a brake pad change or in case of an incorrectly installed wheel In the case of a constantly dragging disc brake causing noise your frame or fork could be miss aligned In such a case you should contact your dealer who can care to this with the MAGURA Gnann o mat disc optimizer for a totally even surface of the disc brake mounts These are absolutely necessary for a drag free function of your brake New brakes and or new rotors or brake pads must always be run in by braking at least 30 times from a speed of 30 km h to achieve the maximum brake power Take your bike to a safe place to run in the brake Reach adjust is done with a 2 5 mm Allen key Turning key clockwise lever blade moves away from the handlebar turning counterclockwise blade moves to the hand lebar THE PASSION PEOPLE www magura com 6 Shorten the hose
20. nd the brake caliper Care for a clean working environ ment No dirt or particles may come into the brake system THE PASSION PEOPLE www magura com 6 Remove ONLY the bleed screw of the reservoir with a 2 5mm Allen key The reser voir cover and the membrane underneath remain on the brake lever 7 Put the second syringe of the service kit WITHOUT PLUNGER into the opened drill of the reservoir cover Push oil from the brake caliper upwards until the oil column arrives in the syring on the reservoir You will see air bubbles now English 8 Now suck the oil carefully back with the filling syringe on the brake caliper Make sure that there is always enough oil in the reservoir syringe when you suck back the oil with the filling syringe You will see air bubbles again 9 Actuate in addition CAREFULLY the lever blade to chase tiny air bubbles that might hide within the system The job is done when no air bubbles can be seen after having follo wed the steps above several times 10 Before you remove the syringe on the reservoir make sure that there is only a small quantity of oil inside Place a rag around the brake lever and the caliper thus pre venting overflowing oil from dropping down and contaminating and killing the brake pads Remove the syringe and close the end that was inserted into the reservoir quickly with your finger Empty the remaining content of the syringe into an container 11 Close the drill with the bleedscr
21. nt 1 Remove the wheel so that you have free access to the brake caliper Push both brake pads back by putting the transport device or a flat blade screwdriver into the gap Move the screwdriver slowly back and forth until both caliper pistons are fully retracted and flush with caliper body Never push back the pistons without the brake pads mounted FFR FTR FFR magnesium EGRarta ERES PTASL EINlarTasl 2 Remove the brake pad fitting screw with a 2 mm allen key 3 Pull out the brake pads Clean the pads with a dry rag that is free of oil and grease Never push back the pistons without the brake pads mounted Never squeeze the lever blade without the brake pads in place and the wheel mounted If this happened by accident push back the pistons with mounted brake pads by using the transport device or a flat blade screwdriver Use only genuine MAGURA brake pads MAGURA cannot guarantee a correct function of the brake if you use brake pads from other manufacturers which were not tested Using other pads might cause poor braking and serious injury All warran ty claims will be void in case of misuse 4 Clean on the occasion of the brake pad change the brake body with a clean rag 5 Mount the new brake pads Make sure that the friction side of the new brake pads points towards the rotor Tightening torque of the fitting screw 1 Nm 9 in lbs Check after installation the correct fitting of the pads by pulling them
22. ose from both the brake lever and the caliper Cut off the barbed adapter caliper connection with a sharp knife Slide both the sleeve nut and hose protector on the other side All mentioned parts can be re used Throw away the damaged hose 2 Prepare a new hose Use only the reinforced MAGURA Disc Tube hose One end this hose comes with a pressed fitting which has to be screwed into the caliper as described above Tightening torque 6 Nm 51 in lbs Never shorten this hose at the end with the pressed fitting You could no longer use the hose then 3 Tighten the prepared end of the new hose onto the caliper Tightening torque 6 Nm 51 in lbs 4 Mount the brake hose as described in chapter 6 After the installation of a new hose you will always have to refill the brake The following chapter 9 describes how the filling has to be done 5 The new Marta is also compatible with the 90 hose fitting Mounting as shown also see page 20 FFR FTR FFR MAGNESIUM EENarTa ElEarTaSl EINlarTasl English i Brake oil MAGURA disc brakes use as transmission medium low viscosity mine ral oil the biodegradable MAGURA ROYAL BLOOD Contrary to DOT brake liquid 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 regu larly What sounds unbelievable is a fact you can use your brakes over years without having to touch
23. r brakes over years without having to touch them except brake pad check and change Always make sure that the brake system does not have any leaks by activating the lever blade holding it and checking the hose connections and reservoir cover for eventual leaks Consult a trained technician in case of leaks Leaks cause poor bra king performance with possible serious accidents As to hints about repairs of the hose see page 14 onwards English Brake pad wear The brake pads are subject to wear due to friction between rotor and pads The Marta disc brake features a fully automatic pad wear adjust ment Regularly check the thickness of your brake pads and replace them if neces sary Control and replacement of the brake pads Never touch either the rotor or the brake caliper after long braking as this may cause serious burns Control of pads Squeeze the lever blade with the wheel mounted and hold pressure Hint Use eventually a rubber band or a cable tie for this Check out whether the finger of the transport device fits in between the ears of the brake pads On the picture on the left this is NOT the case the pads must be chan ged Minimum thickness of pads including holder is 2 5 mm Change always both pads simultaneously Here the finger of the transport device fits between the ears of the brake pads The pads are still o k Remember the lever has to be pulled during this procedure Pad replaceme
24. rake system This can cause serious personal injury to yourself and or others With respect to product liability we remind all our users that any manufacturer also bike mechanic or end consumer is responsible for the correct function of the complete bicycle in this context Improper combinations and insuffici ent installation can cause damage and serious accidents 2 Mount the brake lever to the handlebar with a 5 mm allen key Tightening torque 4 Nm 34 in lbs Hint Tighten the brake lever so that it can still rotate around the handlebar in case of a crash This old motocross trick will reduce considerably the risk of a damaged brake lever The MAGURA disc brake Marta is compatible with frames and forks which meet the International Standard IS and for Postmount PM mounts Depending on the mounting standard and or rotor size adaptors are used for a proper installation cf table on page 21 Never mount the brakes with adapters or brackets from other manufacturers All warranty will be void in case of any misuse Use only direct moun ting parts from MAGURA or the frame or fork s manufacturer Make sure that the caliper fitting eyelets on your frame or fork are free of any paint powder coating or burrs arrows If this is not the case you should contact your dealer who will be able to clean the surfaces providing an absolutely flat even mounting surface with the help of the MAGURA Gnann o mat disc optimizer tool also see page 9
25. the Passion People Thank you for your confidence in our products enjoy your ride and your new MAGURA disc stoppers Happy trails THE PASSION PEOPLE www magura com 2 Before the first ride 1 Are you already familiar with hydraulic disc brakes Our brakes might be much more powerful than the stoppers on which you relied so far Take your bicycle to a safe area to learn the proper braking technique and operation of your new brakes and your bike 2 Check whether you activate the front brake with the brake lever which you are used to braking on the front If ever this is not the case you will have to train your new setup because any unintended braking might cause an accident with pos sible heavy bodily injury Change the hose connection by a trained technician in case of any doubts For further hints concerning swapping of the brake hose see page 10 onwards 3 New brakes and new rotors or brake pads must always be run in by braking at least 30 times from a speed of 30 km h to achieve the maximum brake power Take your bike to a safe place to run in the brake English 4 While riding in extreme riding conditions total weight of bike plus rider over 100 kg and or a gradient of more than 15 always use both brakes simulta neously to slow your bike down 5 Use the brakes according to the user chart on page 2 of this manual Any misuse might cause serious accidents with fatal injuries to yourself and others 6 Are you
26. u should always keep in mind the fol lowing points Never activate the lever blade without the brake pads in place and the wheels moun ted In case this should have happened see page 10 of this manual Never throw away the transport device which has been delivered with the brake Always clip it between the brake pads whenever the wheel is removed e g transport of the bike Always carefully remove the wheels Make sure that the rotors are not damaged defor med or contaminated with lubricants If the bike is transported upside down squeeze before with mounted wheel or transport device the lever blade hold pressure and fix the blade in this position with a rubber band or a cable tie During transport in an aircraft you can leave your brake as it is e g you do not have to empty it THE PASSION PEOPLE www magura com 5 Brake Installation 1 Tools for installation maintenance Allen key 2 2 5 3 and 5 transport mounting device sharp knife 8 mm open end wrench flat blade screw driver Torx T25 key Torx T7 key eS SS delivered with the brake the bolt heads Always insert the allen and torx keys completely to avoid damaging English Unpack your Marta disc brake brake lever master cylinder connected through the brake hose with the brake caliper with transport device ATTENTION remove transport device only shortly before installation of the wheel rotor fitting bo
27. ven with little hand force applied no matter what the weather conditions should be Particularly in wet weather conditions disc brakes are much more responsive than rim brakes and transmit their enormous power immediately after activating the brake lever Disc brakes don t wear your rims down However if they have been mounted incorrectly they might cause a squealing noise during braking mainly during wet weather conditions This manual contains important information about the safe installation operation and maintenance of your MAGURA disc brake We urge you to read it carefully become familiar with its contents and follow our recommendations to help make your new braking experience enjoyable and trouble free All steps will be explained on the Marta model The Marta SL and Marta SL Magnesium are technically identical with the exception of the carbon lever blades which are compatible with Marta Although the Marta disc brake system is relatively simple you should not ove restimate your technical skills We therefore advise you to leave the following opera tions to a trained technician of a professional bike shop Should there be any further questions or problems we warmly recommend that you visit our website www magura com where you will always find the newest and hottest tips about all our products On magura com you can also dowload this manual in a convenient A4 format and get online help around the clock for free Stay tuned with
28. wheel is removed It is impossible then to install the wheel with the rotor So never throw away the transport device but keep it and always clip it between the brake pads as shown when the wheel is removed Install the wheel by positioning the rotor between the brake pads and fixing the wheel in the dropouts Close the quick release of your wheel which you should mount on the opposite side of the brake caliper and tighten it sufficiently 7 Squeeze the lever blade several times pump to push the pads to their proper position until the lever feel becomes very firm Tighten now the caliper fitting bolts Tightening torque 6 Nm 51 in lbs 8 Mounting on PM mounts For Postmount 6 installation in combination with a 160mm rotor Postmount 7 with 180mm rotor or Postmount 8 with a 203mm rotor on the front you do not need an adaptor Mount the caliper DIRECTLY onto the fork with MOUNTED wheel and rotor For a better understanding the mounted wheel is not shown on this picture Do not tighten the caliper bolts yet Squeeze the lever blade and keep the pressure Tighten now the bolts Tightening torque 6 Nm 51 in lbs Further mounting alternatives cf page 21 of this manual FFR FTR FFR MAGNESIUM EENarTa ElEarTaSl EINlarTasl Install the wheel by positioning the rotor between the brake pads and fixing the wheel in the dropouts Close the quick release of your wheel which you should mount on the opposite side of the brake caliper and tighte

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