I have the same brake system and could not get them to run free. Then you showed this magic adjustment plate on the side, it was fully tightened, releasing it a few clicks did the job, many thanks!
Another GREAT video. Makes owning (2 ) first major investments a little less worrisome knowing I can watch your vids for your knowledge and assistance. Hopefully taking these out this weekend here in Arizona for the trial run. (sorry to rub it in - lol ) Taking my time to make sure all "adjustments " are complete. It is a bit intimidating due to weight & power. Baby steps....
Thank you so much for making this informative video. I just got a Magicycle Ocelot Pro and the front brake was rubbing. Now I feel confident when I align the brake pads.
I certainly hope you enjoy your new bike! Although in looking at the Ocelot pro, the website says it has hydraulic brakes. This video is for mechanical brakes.
@@TinkeringTurtle Have you done a video on the hydraulic brakes? I figured I could fix the problem with skipping the adjustment on the back and just adjust the 2 screws.
As I look between the pads and rotor, it appears one side of the rotor is closer to one side of the pad than the other. Is this normal or should the rotor by in the middle? Do I loosen the calibers to adjust it until centered or is there another method?
This is normal. As long as the rotors don’t rub you should be fine. With these calipers only one piston moves so centering it will only deform the rotor more while braking. I hope this helps!
@@TinkeringTurtle Thanks for your response. After turning adjustment counter clockwise and retesting the rotation, I still hear the rubbing noise. At 7:42 I tried your suggestion, but still hear the rubbing noise. Should I start from the beginning again or should I keep playing with caliber? Is it possible loading the front tire to the fork is not properly aligned?
@Grumpy Kat You could try turning the adjustment one more 1/4 turn. After that you should try loosening the caliper slightly and hand adjust. If this is a new bike and you can’t get it adjusted maybe consider a local bike shop so they can check that the rotor doesn’t have a slight deformation that would need to be trued. I hope this helps!
@@TinkeringTurtle After a few more turns on the adjustment, it appears the noise has dissappear. Yes, it's a new Magicycle e-bike and I'm using your videos and tips on testing and/or adjusting the derailleur if needed and bedding the brakes. Your instructions are very helpful. 😊
@@TinkeringTurtle Yesterday I thought the rubbing noise disappeared. But today, I bedded my brakes and the rubbing noise reappeared on the front brake. I spunned the wheel and looked down the rotor through the pads. It looks like the rotor is warped. What is your suggestion?
@@TinkeringTurtle I just found out what this does. Behind that screw that is a spring and a ball bearing. This push on the adjustment screw and that's why you have a click when you turn it. But I also think this prevent the screw from moving while cycling. I lost the tiny screw while working on the brake and the spring and ball bearing fell also. After a ride the big screw was way out and was going to fell off. I found those 2 pieces in my drive way ( lucky ) and now it's clicking again
Error code 25 is a brake fault. Typically this is because the sensors in the brake handles are not closing. I always advise people to do a brake adjustment…this ensures the brake handles are returning to their full resting position when released. After that, if the issue persists you will need to determine which brake handle is causing the issue. With the bike off unplug one sensor at a time and restart the bike to see if the error is gone. Repeat for the other side to determine where the fault is coming from. These plugs pull straight apart, DO NOT twist. Make sure to line them up correctly when re-inserting. When you determine which sensor is causing the issue, follow this video to adjust them. (Make sure to loosen the set screw before tightening or loosening the sensor) Brake sensor adjustment video: ruclips.net/video/ZbfRf89XFr0/видео.html Hope this helps
Hi Craig, sounds like you cable might be binding. The arm on the caliper provides the spring that returns the handle to its resting position. Is the brake cable sleeve set properly in the barrel adjusters?
Looking at the thumbnail from the video you can see the bracket on the top is longer than the bottom. So I would say the top is the longer bolt. I hope this helps!
Interesting. I’m not sure I would describe these as “temporary” fixes. I think they are adjustments that keep the brakes tuned as they wear. But I get your point.
I have the same brake system and could not get them to run free. Then you showed this magic adjustment plate on the side, it was fully tightened, releasing it a few clicks did the job, many thanks!
I’m very glad it helped!
Just got 2 magicycle bikes, you have the best detailed videos on the sets up and adjustments, Thanks so much, Subscribed
Awesome, thank you! Welcome aboard.
Didn’t realize the brakes’ pads could be tightened up closer to the disc. Just what I needed. Thanks!
Glad I could help!
Thanks for the vid. Was having trouble with my set on my new bike. All good now.
My pleasure!
Thanks for your efforts, looking forward to your conclusions between the two calipers.
Thanks, I appreciate the support!
Another GREAT video. Makes owning (2 ) first major investments a little less worrisome knowing I can watch your vids for your knowledge and assistance. Hopefully taking these out this weekend here in Arizona for the trial run. (sorry to rub it in - lol ) Taking my time to make sure all "adjustments " are complete. It is a bit intimidating due to weight & power. Baby steps....
lol, enjoy the ride!
We just got 2, my wife hears any little click so i want to adjust both bikes the right way. plus they are fast and i want well adjusted brakes.
Thank you so much for making this informative video. I just got a Magicycle Ocelot Pro and the front brake was rubbing. Now I feel confident when I align the brake pads.
I certainly hope you enjoy your new bike!
Although in looking at the Ocelot pro, the website says it has hydraulic brakes. This video is for mechanical brakes.
@@TinkeringTurtle Have you done a video on the hydraulic brakes? I figured I could fix the problem with skipping the adjustment on the back and just adjust the 2 screws.
Sorry, I haven’t done a hydraulic brake video. You might search the “Park Tool” RUclips. They may have something.
@@TinkeringTurtle Thank You.
Great job. Thanks for taking the time.
My pleasure!
Your videos are the best.👍👍.I have theses brake's on my Benelli mantus 500 mountain ebike.👍👍👍👍👍
Glad you like them!
Thanks for your efforts.Helpful tips.
My pleasure!
Another very helpful tip! Thanks
Glad it was helpful!
Very helpful! thanks
Glad it was helpful!
Good video thank you
No problem 👍
Another great video, thanks for sharing :-)
My pleasure!
Hey Tim! Great video. Where did you get your phone holder?
I got it on Amazon.
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As I look between the pads and rotor, it appears one side of the rotor is closer to one side of the pad than the other. Is this normal or should the rotor by in the middle? Do I loosen the calibers to adjust it until centered or is there another method?
This is normal. As long as the rotors don’t rub you should be fine. With these calipers only one piston moves so centering it will only deform the rotor more while braking.
I hope this helps!
@@TinkeringTurtle Thanks for your response. After turning adjustment counter clockwise and retesting the rotation, I still hear the rubbing noise. At 7:42 I tried your suggestion, but still hear the rubbing noise. Should I start from the beginning again or should I keep playing with caliber? Is it possible loading the front tire to the fork is not properly aligned?
@Grumpy Kat You could try turning the adjustment one more 1/4 turn. After that you should try loosening the caliper slightly and hand adjust. If this is a new bike and you can’t get it adjusted maybe consider a local bike shop so they can check that the rotor doesn’t have a slight deformation that would need to be trued.
I hope this helps!
@@TinkeringTurtle After a few more turns on the adjustment, it appears the noise has dissappear. Yes, it's a new Magicycle e-bike and I'm using your videos and tips on testing and/or adjusting the derailleur if needed and bedding the brakes. Your instructions are very helpful. 😊
@@TinkeringTurtle Yesterday I thought the rubbing noise disappeared. But today, I bedded my brakes and the rubbing noise reappeared on the front brake. I spunned the wheel and looked down the rotor through the pads. It looks like the rotor is warped. What is your suggestion?
Guess I’m too far behind and need to catch up. I was not aware that you have a Magicycle.
It was donated to my channel so I can do videos on it.
So these arn't semi hydrolic brakes...? Not pistonts to adjust.
The Tektro Aries are fully mechanical. Unless something has changed since I did this video…
What is the tiny screw next to the pad adjustment one
I don’t honestly know. Probably something to do with the assembly of the caliper.
@@TinkeringTurtle I just found out what this does. Behind that screw that is a spring and a ball bearing. This push on the adjustment screw and that's why you have a click when you turn it. But I also think this prevent the screw from moving while cycling. I lost the tiny screw while working on the brake and the spring and ball bearing fell also. After a ride the big screw was way out and was going to fell off. I found those 2 pieces in my drive way ( lucky ) and now it's clicking again
@Patrick Desroches Great info!
I’m glad you found the parts and got it working. Better than replacing it.
Everytime I charge my battery and when I put it back a red light comes on an says code 25brake sensor how do you fix.
Error code 25 is a brake fault. Typically this is because the sensors in the brake handles are not closing. I always advise people to do a brake adjustment…this ensures the brake handles are returning to their full resting position when released.
After that, if the issue persists you will need to determine which brake handle is causing the issue. With the bike off unplug one sensor at a time and restart the bike to see if the error is gone. Repeat for the other side to determine where the fault is coming from.
These plugs pull straight apart, DO NOT twist. Make sure to line them up correctly when re-inserting.
When you determine which sensor is causing the issue, follow this video to adjust them. (Make sure to loosen the set screw before tightening or loosening the sensor)
Brake sensor adjustment video:
ruclips.net/video/ZbfRf89XFr0/видео.html
Hope this helps
After doing the adjustment, my rear brake handle after squeezed goes back slowly to its resting position. Any ideas?
Hi Craig, sounds like you cable might be binding. The arm on the caliper provides the spring that returns the handle to its resting position. Is the brake cable sleeve set properly in the barrel adjusters?
Trouble was the screw on the brake handle it self. Loosen it and retighten,works fine. Thanks for the help.
What mm is the brake cable?
It looks like the cable is 0.06” or 1.5mm.
Is the top bolt long then bottom or is other way around ?
Looking at the thumbnail from the video you can see the bracket on the top is longer than the bottom. So I would say the top is the longer bolt.
I hope this helps!
If all of these fail then you need to change the brake cable and put a decent one.The old one just lost its tension.These are all temporary fixes.
Interesting. I’m not sure I would describe these as “temporary” fixes. I think they are adjustments that keep the brakes tuned as they wear. But I get your point.