SRAM Elixir 5 User Manual

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elixir 5 brake lever overhaul
ELIXIR 5 BRAKE LEVER OVERHAUL
Avid brake lever assemblies need to be serviced periodically to optimize braking function. If brake fluid is leaking from any area
of the brake lever assembly, there may be damage or wear and tear to the internal moving parts. If your brake was filled with fluid
OTHER than DOT 5.1 or 4 (such as mineral oil or DOT 5), damage to all rubber and plastic internal parts may exist. If your brake was
damaged in a crash, there may be damage to the lever blade and pushrod assemblies, as well as the housing assembly. Inspection
and/or replacement of these parts, due to any of the above situations, will be necessary to restore proper brake function.
WARNING:
• AvidhighlyrecommendstheuseofnitrilegloveswhenhandlingDOTfluids.
• DOTfluidswilldamagepaintedsurfaces!Ifanyfluidcomesincontactwithapaintedsurface(i.e.yourframe)orprinting
onthebrakes,wipeitoffimmediatelyandcleanwithisopropylalcoholorwater.Removalofpaintand/orprintingbyDOT
fluidisnotcoveredunderwarranty!
• Donotallowanybrakefluidtocomeincontactwiththebrakepads.Ifthisoccurs,thepadsarecontaminatedandmustbe
replaced.
• Forbestresults,useonlyAvidHigh-Performance5.1DOTFluid.IfAvidfluidisnotavailable,onlyuseDOT5.1or4fluid.
DonotusemineraloilorDOT5fluid.
• UsedDOTfluidshouldberecycledordisposedofinaccordancetolocalandfederalregulations.
• NeverpourDOTfluiddownasewageordrainagesystemorintothegroundorabodyofwater.
PARTS AND TOOLS NEEDED FOR SERVICE:
• Safety glasses
• Nitrile gloves
• Small Phillips head screwdriver
• Flat blade screwdriver
• Long snap ring pliers
• Oil pan
• Avid High-Performance 5.1 DOT Fluid or DOT 4 Fluid, or Avid
DOT Grease or DOT 5.1 or 4 compatible grease
• Torque wrench
• 4 mm hex bit socket
• 8 mm flare nut crowfoot
• 8 mm flare nut wrench
• 2, 3, and 4 mm hex wrenches
• Bench vise or 10 mm open end wrench
• Isopropyl alcohol
• Clean, lint-free rag

SRAM Elixir 5 Specifications

General

Brand	SRAM
Model	Elixir 5
Category	Bicycle Accessories
Language	English