Magura CLARA Manual page 18

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11. Trouble Shooting
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
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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 q/r skewer insuffi-
ciently tightened
Insufficiently tightened
wheel spokes
carelessness
carelessness
Lever blade was pulled with
removed wheel
brake pads worn, holder of
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)
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. (page7)
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.
(page12)
brake pad change (page 12)
change hose or defective
brake lever or caliper (page
14)
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