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Is Magura MT5 good?

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Is Magura MT5 good?

Super powerful and reasonably priced, the Magura MT5 hydraulic disc brakes have blown us away in terms of sheer braking prowess. As long as you don’t mind the ‘functional’ look and the large lever blade, these are a solid performer suitable for any trail or enduro mountain bike.

What is the difference between Magura MT5 and MT7?

Overall this means that the MT5 is easier to set up without grinding and has a bitepoint that feels less direct than the MT7. With a higher transmission ratio, the MT7 offers overall more braking power und a more direct braking sensation. The bite point however feels slightly softer that the MT5.

Are Magura brakes good?

Magura’s four-pot MT5 brakes are seriously powerful, once the pads are bedded in, making them an excellent choice on a gravity-focused bike. What’s more, their price is seriously competitive. Magura offers a number of brake levers for its brakes, with a kit required to change the levers.

Are Magura levers interchangeable?

Magura MT6, MT7, and MT Trail brakes all use the same, HC lever compatible, master cylinder. Just pop up the thin plastic covers to access the press fit pin holding the lever in place.

What does a Magura bat adjuster do?

It merely adjusts the free play at the lever. I have played with that BAT knob for a bit and never felt like it did anything either. Love the brakes, but that knob seems a bit gimmicky. Ok than Im not alone than.

How do you adjust MT7 brakes?

To adjust, simply loosen the T-25 banjo bolt and rotate the brake hose to the preferred angle and snug it back down. Be careful not to loosen this bolt enough to allow air in the line, as doing so will require a full brake bleed afterward.

Are MT5 and MT7 calipers the same?

The difference between the MT5 and the MT7 lies in the detail. As well as a different brake transmission ratio, the details of the brake calipers differ. Upon close inspection the MT5 has a noticably larger airspace between the rotor and the brake pads.

What are Magura brakes good for?

Where are Magura brakes made?

Germany
Magura – Made in Germany In Bad Urach, close to Stuttgart in southern Germany, the MT6, 7, 8 and the HS-series are manufactured. Everything from the injection moulded parts to the final brake assembly is truly “Made in Germany.” Magura is more than just a brake manufacturer.