Magura brake setup questions

I use 3 or 4 business cards to space the pads away from the rim when
setting the Magura brake up. That seems to work for me. There is no
need to toe in the Magura pads like is normally done for V-brakes.
Setup the Magura pads so they contact the rim flat with no toe in.

If the pads are too close to the rim you'll get unintentional brake rub
when idling or climbing or doing other things that put torque or
sideloads on the wheel. You're also going to need to keep the wheel
true and all the spokes tight. Maybe you've got some loose spokes that
are allowing the wheel to flex more than it should.

If you've got Profile or KH cranks you'll need to make sure the cranks
are on tight. The cranks squeeze everything together and that tight
squeeze is what keeps the bearings from rocking which keeps the wheel
from rocking which keeps the brake pads from rubbing. Also make sure
the bearing caps are tight enough to keep the wheel from rocking in the
bearing holders, but don't overtighten them or else the bearings won't
spin properly.

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Awesome, thanks for great info and the fast reply! That takes care of
that question 🙂

Nother question about brakes tho...

Im using the delta lever extender, and im trying to figure out a good
hand setup. I need to be able grip the seat handle very tight while
going down a bumpy steep, but I also need a lot of braking power. Right
now im using my middle finger to pull the lever while I grip with the
other fingers. Seems to be working alright, but is this what other
people do or is there a better way?

Thanks again for any input!

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I've only ever used Tony Melton's brake-equipped muni once and my new
brake-equipped muni for a couple of minutes (not on the trails). The
hand position that has worked well for me so far is having only the
middle finger on the level. With HS-33's at least I believe this
provides enough braking force even for the steepest hills out there.
But once again, I've only briefly used Tony's muni on the trails. So at
the moment I'm braking with just the middle finger on the lever which
doesn't have an extender fitted to it at this point. I have one
available to add if I choose. My hand grabs the seat at about 30
degrees or so around to the left.

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If you haven't done so already, make sure your spokes are properly
tensioned. One of the reasons the KH24 is so affordable is they skimp
on wheelbuilding. Tight spokes will help prevent the wheel from
wobbling side to side as you pedal. A good bike shop can do the job
if you don't hhave the skills yourself.

Ken

I use my index and middle fingers on my brake lever extender. My thumb
rests on top of the seat handle and the other two fingers grip the
bottom of the handle. Seems to work fairly well. Try a few different
hand positions to see what works best for you.

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