SRAM Guide R User Manual

9Caliper Brake Pad Removal
Caliper Brake Pad Removal
Use a T25 TORX® wrench to remove the brake caliper from the fork or
frame.
Remove the caliper mounting bracket and hardware from the caliper
then set them aside in the order that they were removed.
Remove the E-clip from the pad retention bolt.
Remove the pad retention bolt from the caliper.
Remove the brake pads and pad H-spring from the caliper.
NOTICE
Brake pads must be replaced if the total thickness of the backing plate and
pad friction material is less than 3 mm.
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2
Needle nose pliers 20 mm or 15 mm Thru Axle
2.5 mm hex wrench QR
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Digital Caliper 2.7-3.2 N•m (24-28 in-lb) 22 mm

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

Summary

Caliper Service

Caliper Service Parts and Tools

Lists necessary parts, safety supplies, lubricants, and tools for SRAM Guide caliper service.

Caliper Exploded View

Detailed visual breakdown of SRAM Guide caliper components for service identification.

Caliper Brake Pad Removal

Step-by-step guide on how to safely remove brake pads from the caliper.

Caliper Piston Removal

Instructions for safely removing pistons from the caliper body halves.

Caliper Piston Installation

Procedure for correctly installing pistons back into the caliper bores.

Lever Service

Lever Service Parts and Tools

Lists parts, safety supplies, lubricants, and tools for SRAM Guide lever service.

Guide RS Lever Exploded View

Visual diagram of Guide RS lever components for service reference.

Guide R Lever Exploded View

Visual diagram of Guide R lever components for service reference.

Lever Blade Removal

Step-by-step guide on how to remove the lever blade from the brake lever body.

Piston Assembly Removal

Instructions for removing the piston assembly from the lever body.

Piston Assembly Installation

Procedure for installing the piston assembly correctly into the lever body.

RS Lever Blade Installation

Detailed steps for reassembling the lever blade for RS models.

R Lever Blade Installation

Detailed steps for reassembling the lever blade for R models.

Disc Brake Pad and Rotor Bed-in Procedure