Here’s a quick go through on installing or trimming your MTB brake lines.

As always the disclaimer! If you have ANY doubts about your mechanical abilities, or about the results before you ride the bike contact a professional… This is really easy when it’s easy – but – you don’t want to be a hero with brakes when your, and frankly other trail users, safety is on the line.

Quick highlights of the video:

If you’re re-routing an internal brake line use a bent cable inserted in the brake hose. Insert the cable in the hose and PULL the hose out slowly through the bike. Insert the new brake hose on the bent cable and slowly PUSH the brake hose through the bike using the cable as a guide.

Use sharp cutters.

Make sure you have all the bits you’ll need including a new olive and barb. Ensure you have all of the parts on the line, in order, before you compress the fittings! (I’ve forgotten the cap, or put the cap on backwards once or twice over the years and if you compress the fittings, well, you’ll need more fittings)

Carefully tighten the assembly without over-tightening and damaging the brake lever. Bleed the brake as appropriate (bleed videos are available at BikeCo.com in our Tips & Tricks or Home Mechanic content sections)

Magura MT7 Disc Brake

The clearly defined bite point and maximum power make it the first choice for gravity pilots. The new 1-finger HC lever blade modulates the enormous braking power as desired.

The adjustable 1-Finger brake lever has no need for tools and an adjustable bite point provide the necessary ergonomics for perfect brake control, even in the toughest of terrains.

The additional braking power of 4 pistons adapted from MAGURAs motor sport experience gives you the fine control and maximum stability you need on tough Enduro and downhill runs.

Braking power doesn’t need to be heavy. The overall weight is reduced by a Carbotecture SL brake handle bracket and an aluminum lever. These 4-piston brakes stand out thanks to high heat stability achieved through optimized weight distribution. Optimum use of materials exactly where needed.

Finish your brake project choosing the best new rotors and adapters from BikeCo.com.

Magura MT7 Technical Details

Applications Gravity

Weight 255 g

Material Master Carbotecture SL

Material Lever Blade Aluminium

Material Caliper Aluminium

Hydraulic Yes

Brake medium Royal Blood

EBT Yes

BAT/TPA Yes – tool-less

Banjo Fitting Yes

2-Piston No

4-Piston Yes

Reach Adjust Yes – tool-less

Flip-Flop Yes

Shift Mix Yes

Remote Mix Yes

Recommended Rotor Storm HC

Lever Blade 1-Finger HC lever

Tubing MAGURA disc tube

eBike Switch No

Mounting PM/IS

Colors Black-Fluro-Yellow (Master), Mystic Grey Anodized (Caliper)

Manufacturer Part Number: 2701445
UPC: 4055184019757

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