mixing different brands brake components. Possible?

luketapis
luketapis Posts: 3
edited November 2014 in MTB workshop & tech
Hi
I have Big Magura Twin brakes. They are really expensive (£220) and very easy to damage.
the brake lever is made of plastic and I snapped it few times. Magura doesn't sell sell parts for this brake.
Can I use other brand lever and reservoir part?

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    Generally no.

    Issues with non compatible fluids and different piston sizes.
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  • luketapis
    luketapis Posts: 3
    fluids are the same (mineral). different pistons need different amount of brake fluid?
  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    The fluid pushed by the lever has to match the movement required at the caliper.

    So it might work, it might not.

    As you are trying to push two calipers, might not is the way I'd go.
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  • rockmonkeysc
    rockmonkeysc Posts: 14,774
    Look up Straitline components, they might do an aluminium lever blade for your brakes, I doubt it but they might.
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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    luketapis wrote:
    fluids are the same (mineral). different pistons need different amount of brake fluid?
    Fluid is the same as what? You haven't said what you want to try and use?
    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.
  • CitizenLee
    CitizenLee Posts: 2,227
    Likely a Shimano brake if it's mineral.
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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    True, but others use Mineral as well....if it is Shimano, which one anyway!
    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.
  • CitizenLee
    CitizenLee Posts: 2,227
    Playing the odds I'd guess Deore.
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    Cube NuRoad 2018
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    2015 Genesis CdF 10, 2014 Cube Hyde Race, 2012 NS Traffic, 2007 Specialized SX Trail, 2005 Specialized Demo 8

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