Caliper Piston Installation - SRAM Guide Ultimate 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 (i.e. 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.
1 Inspect the caliper pistons for damage and replace the pistons if
necessary.
Use your gloved finger to apply a small amount of SRAM®
High-Performance 5.1 DOT fluid to the circumference of each piston.
Install the pistons into each half of the caliper body.
For the best braking performance, use only SRAM
High-Performance 5.1 DOT 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.
2 Spray isopropyl alcohol on the caliper halves and both of your gloves,
and clean them with a shop towel.
3 Install new caliper o-rings onto the outboard caliper half.
Add a small amount of DOT compatible grease onto the installed
o-rings to help them stay in place, or to prevent them from falling out,
as you assemble the caliper.
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SRAM High-Performance DOT 5.1 fluid

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