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Old 12-31-2005, 07:25 AM   #1 (permalink)
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My Magura Marta's need to be pumped up constantly. If I don't, the levers just come too close to the bar before engaging. Also, levers seem to be sluggish and slow to return after engaging. Is this a sign that there is air in the system? Need more fluid?
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Old 12-31-2005, 08:04 AM   #2 (permalink)
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I've never owned Magura's before but it sure sounds like they need to be bled. I would check around all the fittings to be sure there's not a leak.

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Old 12-31-2005, 08:19 AM   #3 (permalink)
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Definately sounds like you've got air in there, or possibly a bad master cylinder if you bleed them and still have the problem.
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Old 12-31-2005, 10:26 AM   #4 (permalink)
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I've read that some martas have a leaking problem . . .
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