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1. WORKSHOP 2005 Deutsch English v Francais 2 Nederlands Italiano 3ahol ques 311 People www magura com the passion people Table of Contents u o Introduction Safety instructions before the first ride safety instructions before every ride Transport of the bicycle Brake installation ohorten the hose Maintenance Repairs O 0O N OQ 0O A W DN E Bleeding and Filling 10 Trouble Shooting 11 The disc brake wheel 12 Accessories 13 Warranty 14 Spare parts exploded view WARNING 4 5 6 9 9 11 11 13 13 15 15 16 17 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 www magura com LOUISE 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
2. 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 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 the caliper body Never push back the pistons without the brake pads mounted www magura com o the passion people LOU SE LOUISE 2 Remove the cotter pin that holds the brake pads 3 Pull out the brake pads Their ears make this very easy Clean the pads with a dry rag that is free of oil and grease Minimum thickness of a brake pad plus holder is 2 5mm E em D of 4 Never squeeze the lever blade without the brake pads in place and the wheel mounted If this happened by acci
3. Type 3 1 code 0721 324 series pad for maximum brake power brake pads Endurance Type 3 2 code 0721 621 with optimized longevity Use only genuine MAGURA accessories Any parts manufactured by other Ine manufacturers like lever blades hoses or brake pads have not been tested and L approved by MAGURA and consequently nothing can be said about their short y A 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 MAGURA is giving a 5 year leak proof warranty on brake levers master cylinder and brake calipers 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 www magura com the passion people 14 spare parts 2005 max tightening torques 10x 0721 778 2x 0721 769 Louise FR black left 0721 768 right 0721 767 Louise sil
4. maintenance that is necessary on our stoppers Good to know that you are not alone millions of users worldwide rely on them and every day we re becoming more Brake caliper and rotor MAGURA Louise On the fully hydraulic MAGURA disc brake systems Louise and Louise FR 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 English 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 and Louise FR 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 import
5. 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 5 Brake Installation 1 Tools for installation maintenance Allen key 2 2 5 3 and 5 transport mounting device sharp knife 8mm open end wrench flat blade screw driver Torx T25 key Torx T7 key A delivered with the brake Y A AN Always insert the allen and torx keys completely to avoid damaging Z I A the bolt heads 11 e 9 oa ef uw A A tay p ati Ng a iy b F 7 e 2 3 Ee ENDE Unpack your Louise or Louise FR disc brake M 1 brake lever master cylinder connected through the 2 brake hose with the 3 brake caliper with transport device shown is International Standard version ATTENTION remove 4 YELLOW transport device only shortly before installation of the wheel 5 rotor 6 fitting bolts for caliper Allen key 5 2 pieces 7 fitting bolts for rotor Torx key T25 6 pieces 8 0 2mm spacers 8 pieces 9 black 1mm spacers 2 pieces only necessary for Louise FR rear brakes 9 hose inserts 2 pieces 10 olives 2 pieces 11 Torx T25 key 12 Allen key 2 not shown adaptor depending on model and rotor diameter black 1mm spacers 2x gt for rear caliper mounting specifications modifying and improving this product are subject to change without prior notice www magura com LOUISE the passion people LOUISE T
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7. 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 2mm arc 1 8mm 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 English axles for your wheel sets in combination with a disc brake You will not be Ap Never use ultra lightweight quick releases with titanium or aluminum h in a position to realize the necessary tightening torque www magura com the passion people 11 Trouble Shooting p o problem not enough brake power no pressure point Squealing brake contaminated brake pads contaminated rotor wheel cannot be mounted rattling noise and rough deceleration leaking hose or brake 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 insuffi ciently tightened Insufficiently tightened wheel spokes carelessness carelessness Lever blade was pulled with removed wheel brake pads worn holder o
8. ant 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 Louise model Any differences with the Louise FR model will be clearly mentioned Although the Louise and Louise FR disc brake systems are relatively simple you should not overestimate your technical skills We therefore advise you to leave the following 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 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 the passion people 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 unint
9. dent push back the pistons with e mounted brake pads by using the transport device or a flat blade screwdriver y AN Use only genuine MAGURA brake pads MAGURA cannot guarantee a SLX correct function of the brake if you use brake pads from other manufacturers y which were not tested Using other pads might cause poor braking and cause heavy bodily injury 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 new cotter pin which is delivered with the pads Check the correct fitting of the pads by pulling them 6 Tighten the end of the cotter pin with a screwdriver or pliers Check the correct fitting of the cotter pin by pulling it 7 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 tightened quick release skewer of the wheel which should be mounted on the opposite side of the caliper 8 Squeeze the lever blade 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 y AN braking at least 30 times from a speed of 30km h
10. efully 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 4f is the MAGURA cutter code 0321 233 Do not use saws or pliers 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 Sas in the kit Wwww magura com e the passion people LOU SE LOUISE Hold the hose carefully so that it cannot snap away arrow 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 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 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 English 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 4Nm 34 in Ibs 8 Always check for correct installation by pulling on the hose Make sure that the system has no leaks Squeeze the lever blade
11. ended braking might cause an accident h with possible heavy bodily injury Change the hose connection by a trained technician in case of any doubts Further hints concerning the swapping of the brake hose see page 10 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 30km h to achieve the maximum brake power Take your bike to a safe place to run in the brake 4 In case of extreme riding conditions total weight of bike plus rider over 100kg and or a gradient of more than 15 always use both brakes simultaneously to brake your bike down 5 Do not use the Louise and Louise FR disc brakes for downhill sport or on tandems 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 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 h get l
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13. f pads is wearing the rotor accident incorrect installation solution break in the brake page4 clean the rotor with warm dishwater or alcohol replace contaminated brake pads bleeding the brake page15 Correct transport page 5 Check hose connections and hose for leaks replace hose if necessary pages 14 15 align brake caliper with 0 2mm 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 tension brake pads must be changed clean rotor with dish water or alcohol Push back the brake pads with transport device or a flat blade screwdriver pagel 2 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 section Stay tuned Wwww magura com LOUISE the passion people LOUISE 12 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 1 700mm O fitting code 0721 203 Watch out for the genuine hose with yellow MAGURA marker English Use only genuine MAGURA brake pads brake pads Performance
14. he 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 English 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 damage and se
15. 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 15 onwards www magura com the passion people 7 Maintenance Brake Oil MAGURA disc brakes use a transmission medium low viscosity mineral oil the 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 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 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 braking performance with possible serious accidents As to hints about repairs of the hose see page 14 onwards Brake pads wear control and replacement Brake pad wear The brake pads are subject to wear due to friction bet ween rotor and pads Both the Louise and the Louise FR disc brake feature a fully automatic pad wear adjustment Regularly check the thickness of your brake pads and replace them if necessary CHANGE ALWAYS BOTH
16. livered with your Louise FR brake are fitted between the adaptor and the fork mounts cf arrows 8 Install now as described the brake caliper Tightening torque 6Nm 51 in Ibs 9 Exception rear calipers You must use the black 1mm spacers between fitting eyelets and caliper on all rear brake calipers If necessary you might have to use here as well additional 0 2mm spacers for a clean and drag free positioning of the caliper 10 Mount the rotor with the 6 Torx T25 bolts onto the hub Watch out for the cor rect 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 4Nm 34 in lbs Www magura com LOUISE the passion people LOUISE 11 Remove the transport device shortly before installing the wheel The transport device prevents the brake pads from being pushed out too far by unintended lever squeeze It is impossible then to install the wheel with the rotor So never throw away the transport device Keep it and always clip it between the brake pads 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 As to thru axle hubs or wheels consult the manual of the respective fork manufacturer S
17. lways have to refill the brake The following chapter 9 describes how the filling has to be done www magura com the passion people 9 Filling and bleeding a brake a Brake Oil MAGURA disc brakes use as transmission medium low viscosity mineral 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 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 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 English 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 12 and slide the YELLOW trans port device as shown with its THICK END between the caliper pisto
18. ns Squeeze slightly the lever blade pump to tighten the transport device Only use the YELLOW transport device for this procedure the formerly used black one is not suitable for this work 5 Fix the caliper so that the hose connection points upwards It might be neces sary that you have to unscrew the lower caliper fitting bolt and to fix the caliper as shown to ensure this vertical hose position Unscrew bleeding screw with a 3mm Allen key Screw in the prepared syringe and tighten it with a 8mm 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 the passion people 6 Unscrew the Torx T7 reservoir cover screw and remove the cover with the mem brane sitting below Begin to slowly press the oil contents of the filling syringe through the system until no further air bubbles can be seen 7 Press the MAGURA ROYAL BLOOD oil through the system Use a second syringe to suck any overflowing oil at the reservoir Then pull the filler syringe to suck oil back Repeat procedure 3 4 times and actuate CAREFULLY the lever blade simultaneously Make sure that there is always enough oil in the reservoir when you suck the oil with the filling syringe 8 Actuaty in addition CAREFULLY the lever blade to chase tiny air bubbles the hide might hide wi
19. oose Serious falls with 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 15 16 www magura com LOUISE the passion people L LOUISE 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 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 dishwater or alcohol See further hints about the brake pad change on pages 11 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 relea se skewers are sufficiently tightened Also see page 9 English 6 Are yo
20. queeze the lever blade several times pump to push the pads to their proper position until the lever feel becomes very firm English 12 Correctly mounted disc brake wheel 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 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 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 30km 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 5mm Allen key Turning key clockwise lever blade moves away from the handlebar turning counterclockwise blade moves to the handlebar 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
21. rame adaptor no adaptor P necessary at bs 0721 609 0721 608 RS BOXXER 0721 454 RS BOXXER Fork adaptor Fork adaptor Fork adaptor Fork adaptor 27 o G no adaptor necessary 0721 606 p 0721 643 Postmount Postmount Fork adaptor Fork adaptor Fork adaptor WARNING Always make sure that the fixing bolts are screwed in to a depth of at least 8mm 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 The encircled numbers beside the adaptor facilitate its identification They appear also on the respective item Specifications are subejct to change without prior notice MAGURA Bike Parts GmbH amp Co Heinrich Kahn StraBe 24 D 89150 Laichingen info magura bikeparts de Hotline Helpdesk phone 019 648 124 41 ct pro Minute taglich 9 15 15h service magura de MAGURA Partners and Service Centers Worldwide Andorra Australia Austria Belgium Canada Esports Jorma phone 376 844133 fax 376 843022 jorma correu andornet ad TMO Sports phone 02 9695 7744 fax 02 9695 7844 service velovita com au MAGURA Service Center Austria phone 0662 643703 fax 0662 643802 service_austria magura de Transmission phone 010 244646 fax 010 244777 info transmission be MAGURA USA phone 618 3952200 fax 618 3954711 magura magurausa com Czech Republic Vanek Praha phone 0312 698016 fax 0312 69802
22. rious accidents 2 Mount the brake lever to the handlebar with a 5mm allen key Tightening tor que 4Nm 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 brakes Louise and Louise FR are compatible with frames and forks which meet the International Standard IS for disc brake installation Only the front brakes of both models are also available with a special Post mount caliper for Manitou forks 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 9 ATTENTION The treatment of suspension fork lower legs made of magnesi um might be dangerous because of corrosion Always follow the safety instruc tions 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 wWwww magura com the passion people 3 Mo
23. thin the circuit 9 Use the second syringe to suck any overflowing oil The rag around the brake lever and the caliper prevents overflowing oil from dropping down and contaminating and killing the brake pads Push the complete contents of the filling syringe through the system 10 The reservoir has to be full to the top before replacing the membrane and the cover 11 Replace the cover with the membrane onto the reservoir Oil will spill during this procedure therefore do not forget to place a rag around the brake lever Tighten the cover screw until the cover is flush with the reservoir Use only the original Torx T7 bolt Any other screw will lead to leaks damages and failure of the whole system Tightening torque 0 6Nm 5 in lbs 12 Remove the syringe and screw in the 3mm allen bleeding screw Tightening torque 2 5Nm 22 in lbs Re position the brake caliper tightening torque 6Nm 51 in Ibs 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 warm dishwater or alcohol Wwww magura com LOUISE the passion people LOUISE 10 The disc brake wheel
24. to achieve the maximum Z Iv brake power Take your bike to a safe place to run in the brake 7 UN Never contaminate brake pads with oil or grease this causing permanent Y loss of brake power Contaminated pads are definitely killed and must be replaced wWwww magura com the passion people 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 Louise and Louise FR are high pressure systems and come with a reinfor ced 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 two models Any misuse might cause serious accidents 1 Remove the damaged hose from both the brake lever and the caliper 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 which has to be scr ewed into the caliper as described above Tightening torque 6Nm 51 in lbs 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 caliper Tightening torque 6 Nm 51 in Ibs 4 Install the hose as described in chapter 6 After the installation of a new hose you will a
25. 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 In case of a creaking lever grease the master piston with from aside with a lubricant like WD 40 oil www magura com the passion people 6 Shorten the hose Louise and Louise FR are high pressure systems and come with a reinfor ced hose the MAGURA Disc Tube wearing also this imprint The Disc Tube needs an additional insert for a proper fitting Never mix and match the parts from the different 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 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 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 lever clamping screw with a 5mm 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 car
26. unt the caliper onto the fork or the frame Use a 5mm allen key Depending on the model version and rotor diameter it might be necessary to to mount an adaptor onto the caliper before Please follow carefully the mounting instructions that come with the respective adaptor Tightening torque for caliper fork or frame installation 6Nm 51 in lbs 4 Only the front brakes of Louise and Louise FR are available with a special caliper for the so called Postmount which you find on Manitou suspension forks MAGURA does NOT offer rear brakes for the Postmount Installation Mount caliper with MOUNTED wheel and rotor Do not tighten the caliper bolts yet Squeeze the lever blade and keep the pressure Tighten now the bolts Tightening torque 6Nm 51 in Ibs 5 Very often frames are not well aligned to ensure a drag free mounting of the disc brake You may have o use then the 0 2mm spacers which you should install as shown by the arrows between the disc brake mounts and and the brake caliper 6 If you use a thru axle hub you must use thicker 3mm spacers These are either available separately code 0720 829 or come supplied with our respective thru axle hubs If necessary you might have to use here as well additional 0 2mm spacers for a clean and drag free positioning of the caliper 7 Special case Manitou Dorado Install with that fork first of all the adaptor that comes with the fork Tightening torque 6Nm 51 in I bs Make sure that the 3mm spacers de
27. ur tires in a good condition and 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 fatal injuries of 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 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 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 For a
28. ver left 0721 766 right 0721 765 210 mm 0721 830 front 190 mm 0721 649 rear 180 mm 0721 456 front rear 160 mm 0721 455 rear 0721 314 10x 0720 931 2x 0721 324 TYPE 3 1 Performance 2x 0721 682 TYPE 3 2 Endurance Specifications are subject to change without prior notice 0720 847 Torx T7 key 0721 000 10x 0 6 Nm 5 in Ibs 0721 770 0720 918 10x 4 Nm 34 in Ibs 0720 825 10x 0720 916 20x 0720 446 10x 0720 405 10x 4 Nm 34 in Ibs q u M 2x 0721 214 6x 0721 057 4 Nm 34 in lbs 0721 204 Torx Schl ssel T25 calliper with pads Manitou Postmount 74 Louise silver 0721 773 Louise FR black 0721 775 standard hose 2500mm 0 0720 827 6Nm 51 in lbs 2500mm 90 0720 824 6Nm 51 in lbs braided hose 1700mm 0 0721 203 2500mm 0 0721 386 1700mm 90 0721 337 2500mm 90 0721 641 calliper with pads Int Standard Louise front 0721 771 rear 0721 772 Louise FR front and rear same calliper 0721 774 20x 0720 917 0 2 mm spacer 10x 0721 313 1mm spacer 2x 0721 057 6 Nm 51 in lbs Www magura com LOUISE the passion people LOUISE Adapters for Louise and Louise FR 2005 o i mn Eazy Louise Louise FR 460mm ob 1 3 Kein Adapter 3 notwendig LLI 0721 454 0721 454 0721 683 Fork adaptor Frame adaptor Frame adaptor F
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