Magura brake lines/fittings - sources?

[jpcycler]

I've been fighting a leaking Magura brake and need some guidance
regarding possible solutions or parts sources. I have the stainless
steel braided lines on HS-33's. The leak's at one of the fittings into
a caliper. I've reseated the line (fresh cut), and tightened things,
but the tapered compression nut/sleeve that squeezes the line over the
fitting bottoms out too easily, and the leak resumes after a few rides
with brake usage. So I'm concerned the nut might have become ovalized
or somehow worn too large to compress the line tight enough. The line
did get pulled from the caliper during CMW, so there's a possible reason
for it to have become deformed.

Anyone have other ideas, or know where I can get replacement fittings?
I'd probably go for replacing both the underlying fitting as well as the
compression nut just to be sure. Also, where does one get replacement
stainless line? The LBS's around here either don't carry Magura, or
just seem clueless about Magura brake repair. If they do have anything,
it's only for the plastic line stuff, not stainless. Help!

Jerry


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[john_childs]

'Trialsin USA' (http://www.trialsin.com/) is a great source for
miscellaneous Magura parts. He stocks almost everything Magura. He'll
have spare fittings for the steel braided line. You can also get extra
steel braided line, but the Magura braided line is expensive. You're
going to want to salvage the line that you've got. Give him a call and
see what he can do. His number is on the web page. He's located in
NY.

'Darren Bedford' (http://www.bedfordunicycles.ca/) has also been working
with the Maguras and the steel line so he likely has the necessary
fittings.

Be sure to check out 'The Magura Cult' (http://tinyurl.com/57a) for
great info on bleeding the brake and getting it set up.

Magura also has the shop manual and technical manuals online:
'Magura technical manuals' (http://tinyurl.com/53wjn) There is even a
tech manual for 'installing braided hose' (http://tinyurl.com/366tt).


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[john_childs]

Hmmm, that link to the Magura download area got messed up. The page
also uses frames so direct links are not easy. Go to 'Magura.com'
(http://www.magura.com/english/frameset/default.htm) and then go to the
Downloads area. This link may take you there (I hope) 'Magura download
area' (http://www.magura.com/english/download/downloads.htm)


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