Hydraulic brake lever question

[DugB]

Hello all,

Not sure if anyone out there has experience with the CNC'd replacement levers that Altek made for Magura hydraulic rim brakes back in the 90's...but I have a set in need of some new seals. These are o-rings...square cross section, one very thick, one thinner...that fit onto the plastic piston actuated by the lever.

Do any of you have suppliers you'd recommend for such a part? What are the odds that I'd find something compatible at my local Home Despot?

Many thanks in advance, oh knowledgeable ones :-)

- Doug

[Colin]

Maybe the seals are the same wether they are Altek levers or standard Magura ones?
Magura always seemed very good for spares whenever I needed any.
Maybe give them a try?

Col.

[DugB]

Hmmm, I'll have to check...to be honest, if the bores were the same I'd love to just install some new Magura pistons, but I can't imagine they'd be exactly the same diameter...seems like wishful thinking. I essentially bought this set because of the silver anno perches (to replace the red perches from the other set I have installed on the 956).

I'll let people know what I find out...thanks!

- Doug

[w2zero]

I would check with the industrial supply companies to find the o-rings compatible with your application.  You'll need ID, OD, thickness, shape and chemical environment to make your choice. 

http://www.mcmaster.com/#

http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/wwg/start.shtml?gclid=CKq6zceB-64CFRGAhwodqRvjzA&cm_mmc=PPC%3A+Google+Main+1-_-Brand%3EBrand-_-Grainger%3EGeneral%3EExact-_-Grainger&ef_id=1-pPa168XjoAAIf7:20120322171832:s

There are other suppliers as well that may be more local to you.  I also use Morse supply and Johnstone supply.

[craiga]

Magura have a really good forum section with employees to post replies, so I suggest you post on there, they are very helpful.

[shovelon]

Hello all,

Not sure if anyone out there has experience with the CNC'd replacement levers that Altek made for Magura hydraulic rim brakes back in the 90's...but I have a set in need of some new seals. These are o-rings...square cross section, one very thick, one thinner...that fit onto the plastic piston actuated by the lever.

Do any of you have suppliers you'd recommend for such a part? What are the odds that I'd find something compatible at my local Home Despot?

Many thanks in advance, oh knowledgeable ones :-)

- Doug

Dang, how do you get  all that good stuff?

Terry