SRAM Elixir 5 User Manual

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elixir 5 brake lever overhaul
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Clamp a 2 mm hex into a vise with the long end extending
upward. Install the lever body onto the hex and insert the hex
into the hole located in the fluid flow port.
Place a clean rag under the lever body to wipe up any fluid
that may spill out.
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Use long snap ring pliers to compress the snap ring located in
the lever body. Then apply downward pressure to the lever
body and use the pliers to remove the snap ring and piston/
bladder assembly. Remove the lever body from the hex.
The piston/bladder assembly is attached to the snap ring.
CAUTION
Eye Hazard: 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. Wear safety glasses.
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Replace the entire piston/bladder/snap ring assembly with a
new assembly. Lubricate the new assembly by dipping it into
Avid High-Performance 5.1 DOT Fluid.
You can also use Avid DOT Grease, or DOT 5.1
or 4 compatible grease, as a lubricant.
2 mm

SRAM Elixir 5 Specifications

General

Brand	SRAM
Model	Elixir 5
Category	Bicycle Accessories
Language	English