I have a set of Maguras RT8/6s that I just pulled off a bike as I move to the dark/disc side of the force.

I'd ship the shooting match out to you for $185.

PM me if interested.

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"When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro."
Hunter S. Thompson

The lever is most definitely NOT scrap. I've accidentally done this twice now.....should've learned after doing it once! But it's salvageable, though kind of a PITA to fix. It involves hammering out the 'pin' that the lever hinges on. I don't have my bike in front of me and it's been a while since I did this so I apologize that I can't be more descriptive - but if you need more help feel free to reach out. I distinctly remember calling Magura when this happened - got connected straight to one of the tech/repair guys and he helped describe the procedure. Give them a ring, I think you'll find them to be quite helpful. Good luck!

Thanks for the quick help all!

No longer supported? The Cervelo website still shows the RT6 on the P5. Are they selling an unsupported braking system that you can't get parts for? Where are they getting them? Or is it about to be changed?

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Magura site still shows the RT6 as well.

I had this problem with an RT8 lever. I didn't need to hammer out the pivot pin. Instead you can push the lever beyond the quick release position, which allows you to reposition the adjuster. I picked this up from a comment at the end of an article here on Slowtwitch about installation of Magura brakes.

I’m not sure how this works, but Cervelo is aware that spare parts are not available. Customer support suggested that I work with my Cervelo dealer to replace the brake system.

Magura never replied to my request for assistance, but my local Magura dealer (as referenced on their site) can’t get parts either. Luckily, I now have a full set of levers and calipers as spares.

plus Cube use them on their current tri bike.

Its a bit weird situation with the Magura TT Brakes. Here in Germany (and Magura is a German company) they went on sale a couple of years ago have been sold out everywhere since then. I recently equipped my P2 with these and had to do so by buying all the spares from different retailers as individual parts and then putting it all together.

I didn't mind because the whole package of brake levers, hoses, calipers, brake pads, oil, tubing, screws etc. still turned out a little cheaper than simply buying two Tririg Brakes due to the extra cost of shipping to Europe and import taxes this would have incured.

I'd still like to know why they have been really slowly phasing out the RT6/RT8 brakes for years now without a replacement meanwhile they're still being used by at least two manufacturers.

Did you ever get your situation resolved or replace your lever? I just stripped the brake width adjust screw in my Magura RT8 and need to replace the whole lever. I can’t find them available online and my local bike shop, Inside Out Sports, says they can’t get them from Cervélo, Magura, or anywhere else either.

Appreciate any advice....

Cheers,

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My bike is in the shop with the same problem. I just found out that they have to call Magura to see what they can do to fix it. I sure hope they can get the parts if needed...

Update: Magura is out of stock. Looks like I am switching back to mechanicals.

It seems the RT8 carbon fiber version is not available but the RT6 aluminum is......at least on EBay and it’s what comes on the P5 now. That kinda sucks. If I get my hands on a 6 I guess I will just spray paint them matte black so they match.

In the meantime I’m perfectly happy riding this P5 (though it’s only on loan)!



Cheers,

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My 20% off code for 2018 FS Series races: tricred18
"there are no drafters in heaven" - C Bonner

Yeah, I got a set of used levers ( found here on Slowtwitch)

What disc wheel is that?

It’s a Zipp Super-9 with an Enve sticker on it.

Cheers,

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My 20% off code for 2018 FS Series races: tricred18
"there are no drafters in heaven" - C Bonner

I thought so...not sure how each of those companies would feel about that!! Lol

Meta question
I have a problem with my rear RT6 on my P5. The Flo Disc and the Flo 90 are just a smidge apart in rim width and I have been caught by surprise too many times where the rear brake has just clamped shut on my disc during a race.

So i have been toying with - a) should i try and rebleed and adjust the brake? (the pad adjust screw is backed all the way out, and still grabs my disc)
or b) in light of the fact that I cant find the RT6 kits or manuals anywhere just take it off and use a Omega?

Sand/cut the pads down some. Then the screw won’t have to be backed out as far.

In this vein, because I am switching back to mechanicals, I may be listing a pair of RT8s (front works fine, rear caliper is seized but can be used for parts). If anyone is interested, keep an eye out in the classifieds in the coming weeks.

Did you sell your Magura brake set?

Yup, sold off the Magura stuff last year

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"When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro."
Hunter S. Thompson

Hello, are your magura brakes still available?
Thank you,
Dmitriy

Please see the above post, except the brakes were now sold off 3 years ago.

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"When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro."
Hunter S. Thompson