SRAM Guide DB5 Service Manual page 34

Place the inboard caliper half, piston side down, on a soft rubber
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mat or a small section of inner tube on a flat surface.
Insert a rubber-tipped blow gun chuck nozzle into the caliper hose
port.
C A U T I O N - E Y E H A Z A R D
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.
While firmly pushing against the caliper half and chuck nozzle,
squeeze the air chuck to force air into the caliper hose port and
dislodge the piston from the caliper.
Continue to force air into the caliper until the piston is dislodged.
Remove the piston from the caliper.
Place the outboard caliper body half, piston side down, on a soft
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rubber mat or a small section of inner tube on a flat surface.
Insert a rubber-tipped blow gun chuck nozzle into the bleed screw
opening.
C A U T I O N - E Y E H A Z A R D
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.
While firmly pushing against the caliper half and chuck nozzle,
squeeze the air chuck to force air into the bleed screw opening
and dislodge the piston from the caliper.
Continue to force air into the caliper until the piston is dislodged.
Remove the piston from the caliper.
Rubber Rubber-tipped blow gun chuck nozzle
Rubber Rubber-tipped blow gun chuck nozzle
Caliper Piston Removal
22 mm
22 mm
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