Caliper Piston Installation - SRAM Guide RS Service Manual

C a l i p e r P i s t o n I n s t a l l a t i o n
DOT fluid will damage painted surfaces. If any fluid comes in contact with a painted surface (e.g. your frame) or printing on the brakes, wipe it off
immediately and clean it with isopropyl alcohol or water. Damage to painted and/or printed surfaces by DOT fluid is not covered under warranty.
Inspect the caliper pistons for damage and replace the pistons if
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necessary.
Apply a small amount of SRAM High-Performance DOT 5.1 fluid to the
circumference of each piston. Install the pistons into the caliper bores.
For the best braking performance, use only SRAM High-Performance
DOT 5.1 fluid. If SRAM fluid is not available, use only DOT 5.1 or 4 fluid.
Do not use grease. Grease will prevent the pistons from fully retracting
into the caliper bores which will reduce braking performance.
Spray isopropyl alcohol on the caliper halves and both of your gloves
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and clean them with a rag.
Add a small amount of DOT compatible grease onto a new o-ring, then
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install onto the caliper.
NOTI CE
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SRAM® High-Performance DOT 5.1 fluid

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