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Caliper Piston Installation
Caliper Piston Installation
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.
Inspect the caliper pistons for damage and replace the pistons if Inspect the caliper pistons for damage and replace the pistons if
necessary. necessary.
Apply a small amount of SRAM High-Performance DOT 5.1 brake fluid Apply a small amount of SRAM High-Performance DOT 5.1 brake fluid
to the circumference of each piston and seals. Install the pistons into to the circumference of each piston and seals. Install the pistons into
each half of the caliper body. each half of the caliper body.
NOTICE
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 brake fluid. Do not apply grease to the caliper piston seals. Grease
on the seals will reduce the clearance between the pads and rotors
when the brake is released (low pad rollback).
Spray isopropyl alcohol on the caliper halves and both of your gloves, Spray isopropyl alcohol on the caliper halves and both of your gloves,
and clean them with a shop towel.and clean them with a shop towel.
Apply a small amount of DOT grease to the new caliper o-rings and Apply a small amount of DOT grease to the new caliper o-rings and
install them onto the outboard caliper half. install them onto the outboard caliper half.
Align the caliper body halves then thread each body bolt into the Align the caliper body halves then thread each body bolt into the
caliper.caliper.
Tighten each bolt to 11.5 N·m (101.5 in-lb).Tighten each bolt to 11.5 N·m (101.5 in-lb).
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SRAM High-Performance DOT 5.1
brake fluid
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3
DOT Grease
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T25 11.5 N·m (101.5 in-lb)
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