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[Closed] resurrecting marta brakes

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hi,
My Marta SLs have cracked on the right hand mount - I'm looking for the cheapest way to resurrect the brakes as it's for an old 26" bike that will eventually be replaced once the forks/wheels/drivetrain go terminal....
so does anyone know please?
1. if I did manage to get hold of a set of alu marta levers are the internals compatible if those were in a not good state? I'm assuming they are probably identical. I'm also assuming this might be as likely as a lottery win when you don't buy a ticket.... so
2. has anyone used any alternative magura levers with the marta calipers?
3. looks like I'm not the only one who wondered if Shimano levers might work as theres a couple of posts/articles out there - has anyone tried it though and is it easy swap?

I've had a look on ebay etc. to just get a replacement set of brakes but not surprised at some of the high priced but not that good stuff out there (or perhaps I'm too picky...)


 
Posted : 29/01/2019 2:06 pm
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I've used old Louise levers with Marta calipers, worked a treat. I'd give Shimano levers a go. Marta levers in aluminium used to retail at £75 each. Let me rummage in the garage, I did have some bits but may have cleared them out, if I find anything I'll direct message you.


 
Posted : 29/01/2019 2:13 pm
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thanks qwerty that's good to know, hadn't thought about the louises


 
Posted : 29/01/2019 2:16 pm

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