SRAM G2 RE Service Manual page 14

6 Position the caliper half again flat on the vise and mat, with the caliper Position the caliper half again flat on the vise and mat, with the caliper
body fluid port over the edge of the vise. body fluid port over the edge of the vise.
Align the blow chuck nozzle with the caliper body fluid port again. Align the blow chuck nozzle with the caliper body fluid port again.
Press the caliper down firmly and blow air into the caliper body port Press the caliper down firmly and blow air into the caliper body port
in short, quick bursts until the small piston dislodges from the caliper. in short, quick bursts until the small piston dislodges from the caliper.
Again, an audible 'pop' sound may be heard when the small piston Again, an audible 'pop' sound may be heard when the small piston
dislodges from the caliper. dislodges from the caliper.
The small piston should be in the piston port, flush with the edge of the The small piston should be in the piston port, flush with the edge of the
caliper body. caliper body.
⚠ CAUTI ON - EYE HAZARD
Wear safety glasses.
The caliper piston may dislodge rapidly from the caliper, which can
lead to bodily injury or damage to the parts. Point the caliper piston
toward a rubber surface before forcing air into the caliper.
7 Remove both pistons by hand. Remove both pistons by hand.
To prevent permanent damage to the pistons, do not use tools to
remove the pistons.
Repeat the piston removal procedures for the other caliper half. Repeat the piston removal procedures for the other caliper half.
NOTICE
Rubber-tipped blow chuck nozzle Rubber mat/pad
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Caliper Piston Removal