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LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY To the extent allowed by local law, except for the obligations specifically set forth in this warranty statement, in no event shall SRAM or its third party suppliers be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages.
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R e v e r b ™ S t e a l t h - E x p l o d e d V i e w STANDARD REMOTE Remote Bleed Screw Remote Bleed Port Speed Adjuster Remote Hose Barb Remote Actuator Reverb Hydraulic Hose *REVERB 1X™...
R e v e r b ™ - E x p l o d e d V i e w Remote Bleed Screw Remote Bleed Port Post Bleed Screw Speed Adjuster Remote Actuator Remote Hose Barb Reverb Bleed Port Reverb Hydraulic Hose Hose Barb Hose Barb Sleeve Reverb Hydraulic Hose...
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P a r t s , T o o l s , a n d S u p p l i e s Parts Bicycle Tools • Reverb™ hydraulic hose kit (Barb or Connectamajig™) • Bicycle work stand • Reverb Remote Hose Barb kit (optional) •...
B i c y c l e P r e p a r a t i o n Secure the bicycle in an upright position. Reverb™ Stealth: The seatpost will be removed from the bicycle. Do not clamp the seatpost in a bicycle work stand. Raise the seatpost to the fully extended position.
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Reverb™ 1x™ Remote: The 1x remote may be attached to the handlebar with a discrete clamp. If the 1x remote is attached to MatchMaker™ X and a SRAM® brake lever and clamp (pictured), the 1x remote and brake lever will both be removed at this time.
R e v e r b ™ S t e a l t h H o s e R e m o v a l a n d I n s t a l l a t i o n Loosen the seatpost collar.
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Hose Barb: Remove the hose barb. Hose Barb 10 mm 7 mm Connectamajig™ Hose Coupler: Remove the hose coupler. Connectamajig Hose Coupler Use a rag to wipe away any fluid. 9 mm 6 mm Cut the hydraulic hose. Hydraulic Hose Cutter Connectamajig Use a rag to collect any fluid that may drip.
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Thread the end of the new hose onto the other end of the Barb Connector tool to connect the hoses. Pull the original hose out of the frame and insert the new hose into the frame. The original hose is used to pull the new hose through the bicycle frame and out of the hose port.
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Hose barb: Install the hose barb into the seatpost and tighten. 10 mm 3.4-4.5 N•m (30-40 in-lb) 7 mm Connectamajig™ Hose Coupler: Install the hose coupler into the coupler and tighten. 9 mm 1.1-2.9 N•m (10-26 in-lb) 6 mm Remove the seatpost from the bicycle work stand. Apply friction paste to the outside of the seatpost.
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Position the seatpost at the desired ride height and tighten the seatpost collar. The seatpost will be tightened to the correct torque after the bleed procedure is complete. Secure the hose to the frame. Unthread and remove the original hose and Reverb™ Stealth Hose Connector tool from the new hose.
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Unthread and remove the remote from the original hose. Needle nose pliers Standard Remote Needle nose pliers Reverb 1x™ Remote Reverb™ Stealth: Proceed to Hose Sizing and Remote Installation. Reverb™ Stealth Hose Removal and Installation...
R e v e r b ™ H o s e R e m o v a l a n d I n s t a l l a t i o n Wrap a rag around the upper post. Remove the hose barb.
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Hold the hydraulic hose near the hose barb. Rotate the Reverb™ remote lever counterclockwise and unthread the hose from the remote hose barb. Discard the hose. Needle nose pliers Install the new hose barb and hose, and tighten to. 7 mm 3.4-4.5 N•m (30-40 in-lb) Secure the hose to the frame.
H o s e S i z i n g a n d R e m o t e I n s t a l l a t i o n With the seatpost fully extended and at the desired ride height in the Reverb frame, route the hose to the handlebar remote location.
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Mark the cut location. Marker Cut the hydraulic hose. NOTI CE To ensure a square cut and to prevent damage to the hose, use only a hydraulic hose cutter. Hydraulic Hose Cutters Thread the remote lever hose barb into the hydraulic hose. Hold the end of the hose and rotate the remote lever clockwise while pushing the remote lever barb into the hose.
R e m o t e S y s t e m B l e e d If the seatpost will not compress or extend when the remote actuator is depressed, check the hydraulic hose connections for leaking hydraulic fluid. Tighten the hose connections as needed before performing the remote and seatpost bleed procedure.
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Remove the seatpost and push the hydraulic hose into the frame. NOTI CE Do not pull the seatpost out of the frame if there is tension at the hose. This can cause damage to the hydraulic hose and hose barb. Hose port - seat tube Hose Port - Head Tube Secure the seatpost to the rear wheel with the bleed port oriented...
5 0 / 2 0 0 H o u r S e r v i c e R e m o t e P r e p a r a t i o n Install and orient the remote on the handlebar with the bleed port level, or at the highest point.
2 0 0 H o u r S e r v i c e R e m o t e a n d S e a t p o s t B l e e d Depress the remote syringe plunger while pulling the seatpost syringe Reverb 1x™...
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Remove the syringe. T10 TORX® 1.1-2.2 N•m (10-20 in-lb) Install the bleed screw and tighten. Spray isopropyl alcohol on the seatpost and hydraulic hose and clean them with a rag. Reverb™ Stealth T10 TORX 1.1-2.2 N•m (10-20 in-lb) Reverb Reverb 1x™ Remote Bleed: Proceed to Remote Bleed - Reverb 1x Remote.
5 0 / 2 0 0 H o u r S e r v i c e R e m o t e B l e e d - R e v e r b ™ 1 x ™ R e m o t e While applying light opposing pressure to the syringe body, slowly pull up on the syringe plunger to draw a vacuum.
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Slowly push the syringe plunger down while simultaneously slowly releasing the remote lever, applying light opposing pressure on the lever, then release pressure from the syringe. Do not release pressure from the remote lever until it is fully extended. When the remote lever is fully extended, release pressure from the syringe.
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With the syringe plunger extended, hold the Bleeding Edge™ tool and gently but firmly, remove it from the bleed port. NOTI CE Do not pull the syringe or hose. This could cause separation and loss of fluid. Do not rock the Bleeding Edge tool side to side. This could damage the tool and remote.
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Rotate the remote boot, insert each plug into each hole, and press it back into place. Clean the remote with isopropyl alcohol and a rag as needed. Reverb™ Stealth: Proceed to the next page. Reverb: Proceed to Saddle, Remote, and Brake Installation.
2 0 0 H o u r S e r v i c e R e v e r b S t e a l t h I n s t a l l a t i o n Cut the cable tie and remove the seatpost from the rear wheel. Apply friction paste to the seatpost.
The Reverb 1x remote can be attached to the handlebar with the included discrete clamp if the brake lever is not compatible with SRAM® MatchMaker™ X. T25 TORX® 3.0-4.0 N•m (35-44 in-lb) Reverb 1x Remote Standard Remote: Install the remote in the desired position and tighten the clamp bolt.
T e s t F u n c t i o n Press the remote actuator and push the seatpost down by hand. Reverb™ 1x™ Remote The seatpost should compress when the remote actuator is depressed and weight is applied to the saddle. Standard Remote Press the remote actuator again.
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Adjust the speed adjuster to the desired setting and repeat step 1. Adjust as desired. Reverb™ 1x™ Remote: Reinstall the boot onto the lever. Standard Remote T25 TORX® Reverb 1x Remote This concludes the bleed procedure for the RockShox® Reverb Stealth and Reverb adjustable height seatposts. Test Function...
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This publication includes trademarks and registered trademarks of the following companies: TORX® is a registered trademark of Acument Intellectual Properties, LLC.
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