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1. Louise Carbon titanium left 0722 520 right 0722 519 Louise BAT silver left 0722 522 right 0722 521 Louise black Ventidisc 6 holes IS left 0722 524 203 mm 0722569 light 0722 523 180 mm 0722 568 160 mm 0722 567 0721 204 Torx T25 key 0722 636 Standard 2500 mm 6 Nm 951 in Ibs 0721 057 6x 4 Nm34 in lbs with blue Loctite threadlock on fitting 0721 641 Braided 2500 mm 6 Nm 51 in lbs SL Rotor 6 holes IS 203 mm 0722 332 180 mm 0721 456 160 mm 0721 455 0722 421 10x SL Rotor Rohloff Speedhub 180 mm 0721 931 160 mm 0721 930 10 x 0722 421 2 5 Nm 22 in lbs 0722 418 Performance 0722 419 Endurance gt 0721 314 W Louise Carbon tianium 0722 528 Louise BAT silver 0722 529 Louise black 0722 530 Specifications are subject to change without prior notice 8 www magura com Lowi e Limite i ili the passion people SRERSA DAT Adaptors mounting alternatives for Louise 2008 Adaptor Rotor diameter Installation Order code DO Adaptor 5 203 Int Standard 6 Front 0722 321 T Adaptor 6 1 80 Postmount 6 Front 0722 322 Adaptor 203 Postmount 6 Front 0722 323 Adaptor 8 203 Rockshox Boxxer 0722 324 Adaptor 9 203 Int Standard Rear 0722 325 Adaptor 10 180 Int Standard Rear 0722 424 Adaptor 11 160 Int Standard 6 Front 0722 425 203 Int Standard 8 Front Fox 40 Adaptor 12 180 Int Standard 6 Front 0722 426 160 Int Stand2. 2 For filling and bleeding a MAGURA disc brake you will need the disc brake servi ce kit Code 0721 294 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 device 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 reser voir and more important around the brake caliper Care for a clean working environment No dirt or particles may come into the brake system www magura com uu Louie C ecu the passion people carbon bat 6 Unscrew ONLY the 2mm allen screw on the reservoir cover the cover and the membrane remain on the brake lever 7 Put the second syringe of the service kit WITHOUT PLUNGER into the opened drill of the reservoir c
3. 6 Nm 51 in lbs Use with all Louise models 2008 with adjustable Heat Eater hose fitting only the hose that comes with the fitting with blue loctite threadlock arrow NEVER shorten the MAGURA Disc Tube hose at the end with the pressed fitting You could no longer use this hose then 3 Tighten the prepared end of the new hose onto the Heat Eater Tightening torque 6 Nm 51 in lbs 4 Install the 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 and bleeding has to be done wWwww magura com the passion people 9 Filling and bleeding a brake 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 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 turn the brake lever so that the reservoir is positioned horizontal Slightly tighten the clamp screw in that position
4. transport in an aircraft you can leave your brake as it is e g you do not have to empty it Www magura com the passion people 2 3 uu Uoni e suite carbon 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 delivered with the brake Always insert the allen and torx keys completely to avoid damaging the bolt heads amp Le b i suo 97 English Unpack your Louise disc brake brake lever master cylinder connected through the brake hose with the brake caliper with transport device ATTENTION remove the transport device only shortly before installation of the wheel rotor fitting bolts for rotor Torx T25 6 pieces fitting bolts for caliper Allen key 5 2 pieces adaptor with fitting bolts depending on model hose inserts 2 pieces 10 olives 2 pieces 11 Torx T25 key 12 2mm Allen key 13 1 mm spacers 2x gt for rear caliper mounting eet eo a a Specifications modifying and improving this product are subject to change without prior notice Specs may vary depending on model version The brake levers calipers and hoses of the different MAGURA disc brake models are completely different and not compatible Never mix and match parts from the different models Any misuse might cause serious accidents Www magura com t
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6. DISC BRAKES WORKSHOP 2008 English THE PASSION PEOPLE Gustav M Marta SL 203 203 Our disc brake range recommended use the passion people Marta SL 180 180 Marta SL 160 160 Marta 180 180 Marta 160 160 Louise 203 203 Louise 180 180 Louise 160 160 Julie 210 190 Julie 180 180 Ground contact isn t that important to you There is almost no terrain where a Freerider won t go Tough and stable components are a must have Here they are There are bikers out there for whom uphill is just a means to an end The downhill fun is having absolute priority for them With lots of travel and robust components the Enduros must cope with technically hairy downhills and bikepark weekends You re an all rounder You love long and sweeping trails up as well as down The optimum mix of light weight and stability is the hall mark of your All Mountain components meant for a broad spect rum of use Mile after mile over the dusty trails as well as hard fast tarmac On every ride your bike should be the epitome of uncomplicated and naturally the parts for your Touring adventures shouldn t cost the earth 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 X country maniac www magura com Louie
7. Louie C ec e DAT carbon the passion people Table of contents Introduction Safety Instructions before the first ride Safety Instructions before every ride Transport of the bicycle Brake installation Shorten the hose Maintenance Brake pad change Repalrs O 0O N oO Gi a WN FE Bleeding and Filling 10 The disc brake wheel 11 Accessories 12 Trouble Shooting 13 Warranty 14 Spare parts exploded view Tuning adaptors WARNING 5 6 7 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 18 19 19 20 21 This symbol means possible danger for your health and even life if you do not follow the instructions given resp if the necessary safety measures are not followed ATTENTION This symbol warns you of inappropriate handling that might cause heavy damage to the material and or the environment NOTE This symbol is giving you additional information about the general handling of the product or gives hints to paragraphs of this manual which have to be read carefully English Www magura com the passion people 1 Welcome to the Passion People Brake lever master cylinder MAGURA Louise Congratulations You have purchased a fully hydraulic MAGURA disc brake proud ly Made in Germany You will be enthu siastic about the awesome braking power and the very little maintenance that IS necessary on our stoppers Good to know that you are not alone millions of users worldwide rely on th
8. Louie LouiSez Louise the passion people carbon bat 3 Mount the adaptor onto the fork or the frame Use a 5 mm allen key Please fol low carefully the mounting instructions that come with the respective adaptor On the rearbrake you must position the 1mm spacers between frame mounts and caliper 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 Use only new original bolts or thread lock if you use the old ones again Tighten the bolts in a cross pattern Tightening torque 4 Nm 34 in lbs Install a MAGURA rotor in Centerlock version according to the tech sheet that comes with the rotor 6 The transport device prevents the brake pads from being pushed out too far by unintended lever squeeze when the 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
9. Turning counterclockwise Bite point becomes softer WARNING Do not adjust the reach adjust in the closest position to the handlebar in combination with a BAT adjuster that is screwed in to the maxi mum as well This could result in an unsufficient lever movement and brake power Check out after every change of the BAT and or reach adjust the func tion of the brake to get used to the changed handling of the brake www magura com Louie Uoni e C eeu the passion people carbon bat 6 Shorten the hose Louise is a high pressure system and comes with a reinforced hose the MAGURA Disc Tube wearing also this imprint The Disc Tube needs an additio nal insert for a proper fitting Never mix and match the parts from the MAGURA Louise with the ones of our rim brakes Julie disc brake or other manufacturers brakes 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 both pistons with brake pads mounted 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 English Never push back the pistons without the brake pads mounted Open the brake system only after having pushed back fully the brake pads 2 Loosen the brake l
10. Use only genuine MAGURA brake pads brake pads Performance Type 6 1 code 0722 418 series pad for maximum brake power brake pads 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 serious consequen ces www magura com Louie LouiSez Louise the passion people carbon bat 12 Trouble shooting problem reason solution not enough brake power brake not run in break in brake page 5 no pressure point oll lubricants on rotor clean rotor with MAGURA and or pads brake cleaner warm dish water or alcool Replace contaminated pads air in the system Bleed brake page 16 lt Correct transport page 6 o leaking system Check hose connections and hose for leaks Replace ob hose if necessary page 16 LLI Squealing brake badly aligned frame align brake caliper correctly page 9 paint powder coating on remove any paint or powder disc mounts coating and care for an even contact surface without burrs page 8 9 wheel q r skewer insuffi increase tigh
11. ads 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 Www magura com the passion people 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 q r skewer 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 in a position to realize the necessary tightening torque 11 Accessories MAGURA disc brake service kit code 0721 294 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 easily shortened with a cable cutter Order codes see on page 20 Watch out for the genuine hose with yellow MAGURA marker
12. and pads All Louise disc brakes feature a fully automatic pad wear adjustment Regularly check the thickness of your brake pads and replace them if neces sary CHANGE ALWAYS BOTH PADS SIMULTANEOUSLY Control of the brake pad wear Never touch either the rotor or the brake caliper after long braking as this may cause serious burns Squeeze the lever blade with the wheel mounted an hold the pressure 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 changed 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 proce dure Use for this a rubber band or a cable tie Replacement of the brake pads 1 Remove the wheel so that you have free access to the brake caliper Push both brake pads fully back by putting the transport device or a flat blade screwdri ver into the gap Move the screwdriver slowly back and forth until both caliper pistons are fully retracted and flush with the caliper body Never push back the pistons without the brake pads mounted the pistons could be damaged otherwise WWW magura com the passion people 2 Remove the brake pad fitting screw with a 2mm allen key 3 Pull out the brake pads Their ears make this very easy Minimum thickness of a brake pad plus holder is 2 5 m
13. ard 6 Rear Direct Mount 203 Postmount 8 Wotan Travis no adaptor 160 Postmount 6 WARNING Always make sure that the fixing bolts are screwed in to a depth of at least 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 used and secured using blue Loctite Specifications are subejct to change without prior notice Visit our website magura com for further information tech tips and free online help MAGURA PARTNERS AND SERVICE CENTERS WORLDWIDE Australia Steve Cramer Products phone 03 95871466 fax 03 95872018 sales stevecramerproducts com au Austria MAGURA Bike Parts Austria phone 49 7333 9626 13 fax 49 7333 9626 17 m haasQmagura bikeparts de Service f meder magura bikeparts de Belgium Vlaanderen Sales MAGURA Bike Parts Benelux phone 49 7333 9626 25 fax 49 7333 9626 17 e vandepol magura bikeparts de MAGURA Tech Support Benelux phone 31 653251836 fax 31 842208241 maguratechsupportbenelux beebikes com Belgium Wallonie Sales MAGURA Bike Parts Benelux phone 49 7333 9626 42 fax 49 7333 9626 17 s toulat magura bikeparts de MAGURA Service Center France phone 49 7333 9626 43 fax 49 7333 9626 17 s revillet magura bikeparts de V V V Canada Orange Sport Supply Inc phone 604 990 5110 fax 604 990 5884 info orangesportsupply com MAGURA 2007 All rights reserved Print
14. contents and follow our recommendations to help make your new braking experience enjoyable and trouble free Although the Louise disc brake system is relatively simple you should not overestimate your technical skills We therefore advise you to leave the follo wing works to a trained technician of a professional bike shop In case of any further questions or problems we warmly recommend to visit our website www magura com where you will always find the newest and hottest tips about all our products and free online help in the forum You can also download there this manual in a convenient A4 format Stay tuned with the Passion People Thank you for your confidence in our products enjoy your ride and your new MAGURA disc stoppers Happy trails www magura com Louie Louie Louise the passion people carbon bat 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 possible serious injury Make change the hose connection by a trained technician in case of any doubts Furt
15. eaks Squeeze the lever blade hold pressure and check hose connections 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 16 onwards www magura com Louie Louie Louise the passion people carbon bat 7 Maintenance Brake Oil MAGURA disc brakes use a transmission medium low viscosity mineral oil the 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 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 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 that cause poor braking performance with possible serious accidents As to hints about repairs of the hose see page 15 onwards English Brake pads wear control and replacement Brake pad wear The brake pads are subject to wear due to friction between rotor
16. ear 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 during the break in period Slight drag might also happen after a brake pad change or in case of an incorrectly installed wheel In case of a constantly dragging disc brake causing noise your frame is badly aligned In such a case you should contact your dealer who can care 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 breaking 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 handlebar On Louise models without BAT feature you find the reach adjust screw under the black dust cover of the lever blade WARNING The reach adjust screw becomes very firm when you risk to overtighten it Do not continue to screw it in out in such a case Misuse can lead to brake failure The adjust screw must not be flush wih the drill in the lever blade Re install the dust cover once you have adjusted the reach adjust properly Bite Adjust Technology BAT Turning clockwise Bite point becomes firmer
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18. em and every day we re becoming more Brake caliper and rotor MAGURA Louise On the fully hydraulic MAGURA disc brake system MAGURA Louise 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 is slowing down the bicycle and causes a heating of both the rotor and the brake caliper 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 Louise disc brakes offer a superior braking power even 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 shortly after activating the brake lever Disc brakes do not cause a wear of your rims In case of insufficient mounting conditi ons they might however cause a squealing noise during braking mainly in 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
19. ever 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 8mm 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 hose cutter code 0321 233 Do not use saws or pliers Www magura com the passion people Hint Hold the hose carefully so that it cannot snap away Cut the hose squarely The sleeve nut can be re used The olive and the insert cannot be reused and must be replaced 5 Press by hand 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 carefully into the hose If your frame is not equipped for routing hydraulic lines you should now mount the hose fitting kit for your rear brake according to the instructions that are included in the kit 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 8 mm open end wrench Tightening torque 4 Nm 34 in Ibs 8 Always check for correct installation by pulling on the hose Make sure that the system has no l
20. h heavy bodily injury might be the 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 handlebars If this is not the case pull the lever blade several times pump until the brake pads touch the rotor In case of changing pressure points during a ride you might have air in the brake system See hints about filling and bleeding from on pages 16 17 Www magura com the passion people 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 12 4 Always protect your rotors and brake pads from oil and lubricants e g by lubri cating 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 Those pads are definitely killed and cannot be saved They have to be repla ced Clean a contaminated rotor with MAGURA brake cleaner warm dishwater or alco hol See further hints about the brake pad change on pages 13 14 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 relea se skewers are sufficiently tightened Also see pages 8 10 6 Are your tires in a good condition a
21. he passion people The brake levers calipers and hoses of the different MAGURA disc brake models are completely different and not compatible Never mix and match parts from the different models Any misuse might cause serious accidents MAGURA manufacturers these braking systems according to the valid standards and based on profound product tests Because of the large variety of forks and frames avai lable 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 condi tions 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 characteri stics e g carbon rear triangles can cause the brake to overheat with the pos sibility of a total failure of the brake system This can cause serious personal injury to yourself and or others With respect to product liability we remind all our users that any manufac turer also bike mechanic or end consumer is responsible for the correct fun ction of the complete bicycle in this context Improper combinations and insuf ficient installation might cause da
22. her hints concerning the swapping of the brake hose see page 11 onwards 3 New brakes and new rotors or brake pads must always be run in by breaking 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 In case of extreme riding conditions total weight of bike plus rider over 100 kg 220 lbs and or a gradient of more than 15 always use both brakes simultaneously to brake your bike down Avoid constant braking on long descents as this might cause overheating and total failure of the system 5 Use the brakes according to the user chart on page 2 of this manual Any misuse might cause heavy accidents with fatal injuries for you and others 6 Are you familiar with the other components on your bike such as shifting clipless pedals and suspension units Always train the perfect handling of your bike in a safe area before using it in the public traffic 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 your clothing and footwear are suitable 3 Before every ride or after a crash 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 get loose Serious falls wit
23. m Never squeeze the lever blade without the brake pads in place and the wheel mounted If this happened by accident push back the pistons 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 e g sinterized ones might cause poor braking overheating of the system and resulting total brake failure cau sing serious accidents All warranty 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 Make sure that the friction side of the new brake pads points towards the rotor 5 Secure the new pads with the fitting screw a new one is delivered with the new pads Tightening torque 1 Nm 9 in lbs Check the correct fitting of the pads by pulling them The fitting bolt of the pads has to be correctly installed e g it has to go through the drills of the pad holders and then correctly screwed into the caliper 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 11 Re install the wheel and check for a correctly tightened quick release skewer of the wheel which should be mounted on the opposite side of the caliper 7 Squeeze the lever blade
24. mage and serious accidents 2 Mount the brake lever to the handlebar with a 5 mm allen key Tightening tor que 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 and the costly consequences The MAGURA disc brake Louise is compatible with frames and forks which meet the International Standard IS and for Postmount PM as well Depending on the mounting standard and or rotor size adaptors are used for a proper installation cf 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 mounting 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 is able to care for the absolutely necessary even surface with the help of the MAGURA Gnann o mat disc optimizer tool also see page 10 ATTENTION The facing 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 appropriate protective paint www magura com
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26. nd are they sufficiently pressurized Test this with your fingers Lift up your bike and turn the wheels of your bike An insufficient rotati on 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 noise 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 ever a proper function of the points mentioned above is not guaranteed Consult a professional bike mechanic if you feel unsure A faulty bicycle might cause serious accidents with possible serious injuries for the rider 4 Transport of the bicycle In case of a disc brake equipped bicycle you should always keep in mind the following points Never activate the lever blade without the brake pads in place and the wheels mounted In case this should have happened see page 11 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 removed wheels Make sure that the rotors are not damaged deformed or contaminated with lubricants If the bike is transported upside down squeeze before the lever blade hold pressure and fix the lever blade in this position with a rubber band or a cable tie as shown on the right photo For a
27. over 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 followed 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 preventing 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 2mm allen screw on the reservoir cover Tightening torque 1 0 Nm 9 in lbs 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 p
28. 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 For Postmount 6 installation in combination with a 160mm rotor or Postmount 8 in combination 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 under standing 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 Www magura com the passion people 9 Hose routing with the Heat Eater fitting The Heat Eater fitting of the Louise caliper allows a 45 rotation for the optimum hose routing without using tools Fix the hose on the fork and or frame after you have found the ideal position the Heat Eater must NOT move during compression of the fork and or frame 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 period This drag will disapp
29. several times pump to push the pads to their proper position 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 www magura com uu Uie C ecu DAT the passion people 8 Repairs carbon 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 20 21 this can be repaired easily Louise is a high pressure systems and comes with a reinforced hose the MAGURA Disc Tube wearing also this imprint The Disc Tube needs an additio nal insert for a proper fitting Never mix and match either the hoses or other parts from the two models Any misuse might cause serious accidents 1 Remove the damaged hose from both the brake lever and the caliper English 2 Prepare a new hose Use only the reinforced MAGURA Disc Tube wearing also this imprint One end of this hose comes with a pressed fitting with blue loctite threadlock which has to be screwed into the Heat Eater as described above The hose is available with 0 and 90 fittings c f page 20 Tightening torque
30. tening mount ciently tightened q r skewer on opposite Insufficiently tightened wheel side of caliper care for spokes evenly spoked wheel Contaminated brake pads carelessness change brake pads clean rotor with MAGURA Contaminated rotor carelessness brake cleaner warm dish water or alcohol Wheel cannot be mounted Lever blade was pulled with push back the brake pads removed wheel with transport device or a flat screwdriver page 11 brake pads worn holder of Rattling noise and rough pads is wearing and dama brake pad change page 13 deceleration ging the rotor accident incorrect installati change hose or defective Leaking hose or brake on brake lever caliper page 15 13 Warranty leakproof MAGURA is giving a 5 year leak proof warranty on brake levers master Wess cylinder and brake calipers on levers brake cylinders and calipers Watch out for the red info sheet in the middle of this manual www magura com Louie Lonnie Uou e the passion people aiii 2d 14 Spare parts 2008 max tightening torques 0722 533 Repair kit lever blade 1X lever blade not included 0722 525 BAT Carbon 1x 0722 526 BAT Alu 1x 0720 847 Torx T7 key 10x 0721 000 0 6 Nm 5 in Ibs 10x 0721 532 1 Nm 9 in lbs 50721 551 0722 534 titanium 0722 535 silver 0722 536 noir with bolt Ventidisc Centerlock incl Lockring 203 mm 0722 572 180 mm 0722 571 160 mm 0722 570
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