31Piston Assembly Installation
P iston Assembly Installation
NOTICE
DOT 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 fluid is not covered under warranty.
Submerge the new piston assembly in SRAM DOT 5.1 fluid.
If SRAM fluid is not available, only use DOT 5.1 or 4 fluid.
Insert the piston assembly into the lever body.
Spray isopropyl alcohol on the lever body and both of your gloves, then
clean them with a shop towel.
lnstall the washer on the piston assembly.
Use long-tipped internal snap ring pliers to push the piston assembly
into the lever body, and secure the snap ring in the
lever body.
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