Issue with Tektro Auriga

The Rookie
The Rookie Posts: 27,812
edited March 2012 in MTB workshop & tech
Have just fitted some Tektro Auriga's (used) to the lads bike, the front works fine, but the rear pads won't stay against the disc, drawing back each time that they only just start to bite as the lever hits the bar, is it just that they are low on fluid (as sort of suggested by the Tektro manual which otherwise suggests no other 'solution').

We've tried the reach adjust and lever to the bars overnight with no joy.

Simon
Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.

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  • sanchez89
    sanchez89 Posts: 567
    maybe low fluid yes, have you tried bleeding the rear brake??
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  • sloppycowpat
    sloppycowpat Posts: 349
    are both pistons moving?

    try putting a spacer to push pistons back in then pump the brake for a bit it should sort it out if not then they need a bleed
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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Both pads move as soon as the lever is pulled, it's just they have backed so far off, all the lever travel is taken up moving them into contact with the disc.

    They don't need a bleed, they may need topping up!

    Simon
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • heez29
    heez29 Posts: 612
    Just take the wheel out, pull the brake and allow the pads to move in on each other.
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Already did, no change........
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.

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