Magura MT7 bite point adjust upgrade?

[Snommelier]

Does anyone know if you can upgrade standard MT7 with the bite point adjust knob from the raceline? I’m also wondering if it will work with HC3 levers for the ultimate combo

 

[p3eps]

I've got standard MT7's from 2020, and another set from 2024... and both have that little dial.
It's utterly pointless in my experience, and does virtually nothing.

 

[Stihldog]

A change in bite point could be due to an accumulation of moisture in the calliper. A full bleed may solve this.
Magura has another type of lever (more adjustable) but expensive. Magura brakes seem to need more bleeding than most.

 

[Stihldog]

Update; I broke the lever on the MT8 and decided to upgrade the lever (price was right) on the MT7’s. I also rebuilt one of the master cylinders in the MT7.
I ordered a couple of new plungers and seals when the MT7’s started to fail.

Was fairly easy to install and a significant difference in lever feel afterwards. (Purchased in 2020?). One of the seals had completely disintegrated, the “O “ ring was worn, the internal spring was fine, and there was no visible wear on the cylinder wall.

I suspect that some fluid was escaping past the seals and causing poor bite point, modulation and eventually complete failure.


I installed a new HC3 lever on the rear brakes for the Rail. Not much difference in the feel but there is some more adjustment. (Not really worth it IMO but the price was right. )


The MT8’s work fine for the hardtail and the lever parts are interchangeable with the MT7s.
Btw; the front rotor is 220mm and the rear is 203mm. The smaller rotor on the rear caused less tire drag and better lever modulation.


I’ve struggled with Magura brake systems over the years but they are great brakes once they are setup and serviced properly.