How to fit Magura HS22 on a Manitou fork?

[Senri]

I wanted to swap my Marzocchi Z3 fork for a Manitou Splice. When I tried to install my Magura HS22 brake set, I found that this does not seem to be possible, as there is no place to set the 2 hooks against to prevent the brakes from moving outward. Normally they are against the connection arch, but now against the stanchion tubes (Manitou has the arch on the back).
Is there a special booster or other part that I need to make this work or is it a no go?

 

[magas]

do you have the special "Suspension spacers" which Magura advice to use with sus forks ?

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... delID=1187

 

[Senri]

No, I don't, but I am not sure how these will solve tyhe problem. The brake unit is screwed on the V-brake point and has to grab the fork somewhere to stop it from rotating instead of braking. Normally this is a hook that grabs on the inside of the fork (or arch). Because the Manitou has the arch on the back and the stanchion tubes start so low above the brake pivot point, thjere is nothing for the original hooks to grab on.
I hope this makes a bit sense, I just don't have a picture now.

 

[magas]

hm, seems a bit delicate. Understand your problem and I guess a pic. will help.

 

[Senri]

I guess I found the solution, I need the EVO2 adapter plate. It looks like a booster, but it removes the need for the hooks. It is written for use with HS11 and 33, but I can't find a difference with HS22 that would make it not work. Here is a pic. The two top screws that hold the cilinders are screwed here in the adapter. Mine have a hook that holds against the fork. With this plate, there is no need for the hooks anymore.

 

[magas]

I guess I found the solution, I need the EVO2 adapter plate. It looks like a booster, but it removes the need for the hooks. It is written for use with HS11 and 33, but I can't find a difference with HS22 that would make it not work. Here is a pic. The two top screws that hold the cilinders are screwed here in the adapter. Mine have a hook that holds against the fork. With this plate, there is no need for the hooks anymore.

thats what also come to my mind earlier when I search for the sus. spacers

hope the EVO Adapter goes with your HS 22 - tell us when you have done

 

[Senri]

I solved it! It is not the adapter kit you need, it is just the EVO2 mounting plate. It's only 17 euri, so not to bad. The adapter s are the clamps that hold the cilinders. Anyway. The HS22 "adapters" don't directly fit the mounting plate, but one trip to the hardware store for some SS bolts, nuts and extra washers solved it. The whole contruction, in particular the arch on the back of the fork, makes it flex a bit more while braking, so I might consider a brake booster now.
I can take some pictures if someone is interested.