brake pad rub

acac
acac Posts: 348
edited August 2007 in MTB workshop & tech
hi need some help on my Magura Julie front brake one piston on one side dos not go all the way back in the other side fine is there a way so it dos. any help be greatful thanks :D
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  • P66
    P66 Posts: 132
    You can push the disc rotor against the protruding piston to get it back in, not too hard mind, otherwise you'll warp the disc.
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  • Red Panda
    Red Panda Posts: 269
    I'd try a plastic tyre lever first...just coz the Julie's piston faces are magnetic material (possibly more brittle than people would expect). If you go at 'em with a screwdriver it may just crack chunks off of 'em.

    I'm not keen on the idea of pressing pistons back in by pushing on them with the rotor...not at 33 quid a go. Each to their own though eh.
  • skyliner
    skyliner Posts: 613
    Drop the wheel, and push a screwdriver up behind the backing plate of the opposite pad. Then lever against the caliper body using both pads to protect the piston. Repeat on other side if necessary.
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