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Guide™ T Caliper
s e r v i c e
m a n u a l
GEN.0000000005632 Rev C
© 2019 SRAM, LLC

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  • Page 1 Guide™ T Caliper s e r v i c e m a n u a l GEN.0000000005632 Rev C © 2019 SRAM, LLC...
  • Page 2 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SRAM GUIDE BRAKE SYSTEMS SERVICE ...............................5 CALIPER SERVICE .......................................8 PARTS AND TOOLS NEEDED FOR SERVICE......................................8 CALIPER EXPLODED VIEW ............................................8 CALIPER BRAKE PAD REMOVAL ..........................................9 CALIPER PISTON REMOVAL ............................................10 CALIPER PISTON INSTALLATION ..........................................13 DISC BRAKE PAD AND ROTOR BED-IN PROCEDURE ..........................16...
  • Page 4 SAFETY FIRST! We care about YOU. Please, always wear your safety glasses and protective gloves when servicing SRAM® products. Protect yourself! Wear your safety gear!

  • Page 5: Sram Guide Brake Systems Service

    SRAM brake systems need to be serviced periodically to optimize braking function. If brake fluid is leaking from any area of the brake there may be damage or wear and tear to the internal moving parts.
  • Page 6 S e r v i c e P r o c e d u r e s The following procedures should be performed throughout service, unless otherwise specified. Clean the part with isopropyl alcohol and a clean, lint-free shop towel. Clean the sealing surface on the part and inspect it for scratches.
  • Page 7 T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g D i s c B r a k e P a d A d v a n c e m e n t P r o c e d u r e N OTIC E Do not apply DOT brake fluid or grease to caliper pistons when performing troubleshooting procedures.

  • Page 8: Caliper Service

    C a l i p e r S e r v i c e We recommend that you have your SRAM® Guide™ Brakes serviced by a qualified bicycle mechanic. Servicing SRAM brakes requires knowledge of brake components as well as the special tools and fluids used for service.

  • Page 9: Caliper Brake Pad Removal

    C a l i p e r B r a k e P a d R e m o v a l Use a 5 mm hex wrench to remove the brake caliper from the fork or frame. Remove the caliper mounting bracket and hardware from the caliper then set them aside in the order that they were removed.

  • Page 10: Caliper Piston Removal

    C a l i p e r P i s t o n R e m o v a l N OTIC E 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.
  • Page 11 Remove each caliper body bolt. Separate the caliper body halves. Set the heat shield aside. Remove the caliper square body seals from the outboard side of the caliper. Remove the pistons from each caliper body half. Caliper Piston Removal...
  • Page 12 Remove the piston seals from each caliper body half. Install new seals inside each caliper body half. ⚠ WARNI NG Do not scratch the seal gland with the pick. Scratches could cause fluid to leak when the brake is applied, which will contaminate the brake pads and could lead to a brake failure.

  • Page 13: Caliper Piston Installation

    NOTI CE For the best braking performance, use only SRAM High-Performance DOT 5.1 brake 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.
  • Page 14 9.8 - 11.8 N·m (87 - 104 in-lb) Remove the o-rings from the banjo bolt and banjo fitting. Apply a small amount of SRAM® High-Performance DOT 5.1 brake fluid to the new o-rings and install them. SRAM DOT 5.1 brake fluid...
  • Page 15 Servicing your brakes removes all of the fluid from the system. You must bleed the brakes after you service the brake caliper. For brake bleed, hose shortening, and brake pad replacement instructions consult the MTB Disc Brake Hose Shortening and Bleed Manual at www.sram.com/service. Caliper Piston Installation...

  • Page 16: Disc Brake Pad And Rotor Bed-In Procedure

    (transfer layer) to the braking surface of the rotor. This transfer layer optimizes braking performance. To watch a video of the bed-in procedure, visit www.sram.com/service.
  • Page 17 This publication includes trademarks and registered trademarks of the following companies: TORX® is a registered trademark of Acument Intellectual Properties, LLC.
  • Page 18 ASIAN HEADQUARTERS WORLD HEADQUARTERS EUROPEAN HEADQUARTERS SRAM Taiwan SRAM LLC SRAM Europe No. 1598-8 Chung Shan Road 1000 W. Fulton Market, 4th Floor Paasbosweg 14-16 Shen Kang Hsiang, Taichung City Chicago, Illinois 60607 3862ZS Nijkerk Taiwan R.O.C. The Netherlands...