SRAM Guide R User Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SRAM® GUIDE™ BRAKE SYSTEMS SERVICE ...................................................................................................................................................5
SERVICE PROCEDURES .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................6
TROUBLESHOOTING ..........................................................................................................................................................................................7
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
LEVER SERVICE .................................................................................................................................................................................................16
PARTS AND TOOLS NEEDED FOR SERVICE.........................................................................................................................................................................................16
GUIDE RS LEVER EXPLODED VIEW .........................................................................................................................................................................................................16
GUIDE™ R LEVER EXPLODED VIEW ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
LEVER BLADE REMOVAL............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 18
PISTON ASSEMBLY REMOVAL .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 21
PISTON ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 23
RS LEVER BLADE INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 24
R LEVER BLADE INSTALLATION ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................29
DISC BRAKE PAD AND ROTOR BEDIN PROCEDURE ............................................................................................................................... 34

SRAM Guide R Specifications

General

Brake Type	Hydraulic Disc
Lever Material	Aluminum
Caliper Design	2-piece
Fluid Type	DOT 5.1
Pad Material	Organic
Caliper Material	Aluminum
Piston Count	4
Rotor Size Compatibility	140mm, 160mm, 180mm, 200mm
Rotor Compatibility	CenterLine
Reach Adjust	Yes