Piston Assembly Removal - SRAM Guide DB5 Service Manual

Use long-tipped internal snap ring pliers to apply downward
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pressure to the lever body and remove the snap ring.
Turn the lever body upside down to allow the washer to fall out of
the body.
6 Use needle nose pliers to remove the piston assembly.
C A U T I O N - E Y E H A Z A R D
Wear safety glasses.
Do not look directly into the lever body while performing this step.
The internal piston/spring assembly is preloaded and will come
out of the lever body quickly, which can result in injury.
Spray isopropyl alcohol on the lever body and the lever blade and
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clean them with a rag.
Internal snap ring pliers
Needle nose pliers

Piston Assembly Removal

20 mm or 15 mm Thru Axle
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