brake up grade E160s 2024

[muddy Kev.34]

just bought a set off magura mt 5 with disc. just wondering if i need to drop the motor for the rear break or could i maybe pull the cable back threw ??

 

[Mik3F]

Connect the old cable up to the new one with a barb and see if you can pull it through

Has anyone actually tried to use the original brake cables with a different set of brakes, assume it may be possible to flush the cable with water and brake cleaner to flush out the dot fluid completely

If possible would certainly be easier

 

[Mr President]

just bought a set off magura mt 5 with disc. just wondering if i need to drop the motor for the rear break or could i maybe pull the cable back threw ??

I have just done same on an E160. I connected the two hoded with a sram connectimijig (little gizmo with two opposite threads) pulled through easily

 

[Giff]

Yes I did it ok with the little red barb and a bit of washing up liquid.

 

[E-MAD MALC]

Yes I did it ok with the little red barb and a bit of washing up liquid.

I ordered one of those red barb gizmos but they were out of stock at the time
So I got a 2.5mm dia wood screw cut the head off it and filed it too a point, and worked that into both ends of the cable, worked a treat

 

[Stihldog]

There’s some good tips in here Search results for query: Installing Magura brakes from some of the members.
Or search.

I would drop the motor to avoid any pinching, kinking or looping. The small red barb tool is helpful. A gentle push-pull method can be used if all the hose clamping points are loosened or released.

Connect the old cable up to the new one with a barb and see if you can pull it through

Has anyone actually tried to use the original brake cables with a different set of brakes, assume it may be possible to flush the cable with water and brake cleaner to flush out the dot fluid completely

If possible would certainly be easier

I’m not sure I would do that. It could void any warranty if different mineral oils are discovered. Cleaning out the old hose would be a pain. Also the banjo connector on the rear might need to be replaced/cut.

I also heard the the inside diameter is slightly different. I’m not sure about that though.

Don’t contaminate the new pads and clean the rotor with isopropyl.