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Lever Fluid Removal
Lever Fluid Removal
NOTICE
DOT brake fluid 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 it with isopropyl alcohol or water. Damage to painted and/or printed surfaces by DOT brake fluid is not covered under
warranty.
Use a T25 TORX wrench or a 4 mm hex wrench to remove the brake Use a T25 TORX wrench or a 4 mm hex wrench to remove the brake
clamp bolt from the discrete clamp, MMX, or XLoc (XLoc requires clamp bolt from the discrete clamp, MMX, or XLoc (XLoc requires
removal of the shifter) and remove the brake lever from the handlebar. removal of the shifter) and remove the brake lever from the handlebar.
Pull the hose boot o the compression nut and slide it down the hose.Pull the hose boot o the compression nut and slide it down the hose.
Remove the hose compression nut.Remove the hose compression nut.
Pull the brake hose and compression fitting from the brake lever body.Pull the brake hose and compression fitting from the brake lever body.
Pour the brake fluid into an oil pan. Squeeze the lever blade to pump Pour the brake fluid into an oil pan. Squeeze the lever blade to pump
out the excess brake fluid from inside the lever body.out the excess brake fluid from inside the lever body.
NOTICE
If the system has been contaminated with mineral oil or DOT 5 fluid,
flush all the parts with soapy water, rinse, and allow all parts to dry
prior to rebuilding. Install new seals and a new hose.
For best results, use only SRAM High-Performance DOT 5.1 brake
fluid. If SRAM fluid is not available, only use DOT 5.1 or 4 brake fluid.
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