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Page 1: ...GEN 0000000005248 Rev C 2017 SRAM LLC s e r v i c e m a n u a l 2018 Code RSC R...

Page 2: ...o entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY To the extent allowed by loc...

Page 3: ...SAFETY FIRST We care about YOU Please always wear your safety glasses and protective gloves when servicing SRAM products Protect yourself Wear your safety gear...

Page 4: ...N INSTALLATION 13 CODE RSC LEVER SERVICE 16 PARTS AND TOOLS NEEDED FOR SERVICE 16 CODE RSC LEVER EXPLODED VIEW 16 LEVER BLADE REMOVAL 17 PISTON ASSEMBLY REMOVAL 20 PISTON ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION 22 LEVE...

Page 5: ...em has been contaminated with mineral oil or DOT 5 fluid flush all of the parts with soapy water rinse them with clean water then allow all the parts to dry prior to rebuilding Install new seals a new...

Page 6: ...iptie or a pick to pierce and remove the old seal or o ring Apply DOT grease to the new seal or o ring when instructed NOTICE Do not scratch any sealing surfaces when servicing the product Scratches c...

Page 7: ...OT grease is not available only use a DOT compatible grease Bicycle Tools Bicycle work stand Bench vice Aluminum soft jaws Common Tools 2 5 and 5 mm hex wrenches Needle nose pliers Pick with a 90 degr...

Page 8: ...and and remove the wheel 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 If the brake pad th...

Page 9: ...clean it with isopropyl alcohol or water Damage to painted and or printed surfaces by DOT fluid is not covered under warranty Install the pad retention bolt Insert the pad spreader so that it snaps on...

Page 10: ...iston Removal Remove the lever and clamp Remove the banjo bolt and hose then remove the banjo bolt from the banjo Remove the banjo bolt o rings and replace with new o rings Remove the pad spreader 4 T...

Page 11: ...d retention bolt Place the caliper in a vice with soft jaws then remove each caliper body bolt Separate the caliper body halves Set the heat shield aside Remove the caliper o rings from the outboard s...

Page 12: ...CAUTION Do not scratch the seal gland with the pick Scratches could cause fluid to leak when the brake is applied which will contaminate the brake pads and could lead to a brake failure NOTICE For the...

Page 13: ...rence of each piston Install the pistons into the caliper bores NOTICE For the best braking performance use only SRAM High Performance DOT 5 1 fluid If SRAM fluid is not available use only DOT 5 1 or...

Page 14: ...block into the caliper Install the pad retention bolt WARNING You must bleed your brakes before reinstalling the brake pads Installing the brake pads prior to bleeding the brakes could contaminate th...

Page 15: ...he caliper CAUTION Servicing your brakes removes all of the fluid from the system You must bleed the brakes after you service the brake caliper and or lever For brake bleed and brake hose shortening i...

Page 16: ...OT grease is not available only use a DOT compatible grease Common Tools 2 5 4 mm hex wrenches Needle nose pliers Pick with a 90 degree bent tip T8 T10 T25 TORX wrench T8 T10 TORX bit socket 8 mm flar...

Page 17: ...clean it with isopropyl alcohol or water Damage to painted and or printed surfaces by DOT fluid is not covered under warranty Pull the hose boot away from the brake body to expose the compression nut...

Page 18: ...reservoir cap bolt then remove the reservoir cap and bladder Pour the brake fluid into an oil pan Squeeze the lever blade to force any remaining brake fluid out of the lever body Separate the bladder...

Page 19: ...19 Lever Blade Removal Remove the lever pivot bolts Remove the lever blade assembly from the lever body T10 8 9...

Page 20: ...ly Removal P i s t o n A s s e m b l y R e m o v a l Remove the SwingLink pinch bolt Push out the SwingLink pivot pin Remove the SwingLink Remove the SwingLink bushings from both sides of the lever T8...

Page 21: ...eve and coupler are stuck in the lever body use needle nose pliers to gently remove Remove the sleeve from the coupler Clean the sleeve and coupler Place a rag over the lever body to prevent the pisto...

Page 22: ...surfaces by DOT fluid is not covered under warranty Submerge a new piston in SRAM High Performance DOT 5 1 fluid You can also use SRAM DOT Assembly Grease or DOT 5 1 or 4 compatible grease as a lubri...

Page 23: ...Internals Assembly Tool in a clockwise rotation until it stops Install the SwingLink bushings If the SwingLink bushings fall out easily apply a small amount of SRAM DOT grease to the bushings to help...

Page 24: ...SwingLink from the SRAM Lever Internals Assembly Tool and place the push rod into the coupler sleeve Align the holes of the SwingLink and the SwingLink bushings then press the pivot pin into the hole...

Page 25: ...ston Assembly Installation Apply a small amount of Loctite Blue 242 onto the SwingLink pinch bolt Tighten the SwingLink pinch bolt Loctite Blue 242 15 mm Thru Axle T8 10 11 T8 1 1 1 3 N m 10 12 in lbs...

Page 26: ...all the lever blade Line up the pivot holes of the lever blade with the pivot holes in the lever body Make sure the lever return spring is seated properly in the lever The outboard end of the spring m...

Page 27: ...r cap make sure the bladder is properly seated into the reservoir cap Insert the reservoir cap bladder assembly onto the lever body Install a new detent ball followed by a detent spring into the lever...

Page 28: ...y DOT grease to the hose barb threads Thread the hose barb into the hose until it is flush with the end of the hose NOTICE Do not overtighten the hose barb Overtightening may cause damage to the hose...

Page 29: ...fitting and the threads of the compression nut Install the compression fitting and nut into the lever Tighten the compression nut Clean the lever CAUTION Servicing your brakes removes all of the fluid...

Page 30: ...id If SRAM fluid is not available only use DOT 5 1 or 4 fluid SRAM DOT grease If SRAM DOT grease is not available only use a DOT compatible grease Common Tools 2 mm 4 mm hex wrenches Needle nose plier...

Page 31: ...opropyl alcohol or water Damage to painted and or printed surfaces by DOT fluid is not covered under warranty Pull the hose boot away from the brake body to expose the compression nut then slide the b...

Page 32: ...r DOT 5 fluid flush all the parts with soapy water rinse and allow all parts to dry prior to rebuilding Install all new seals and a new hose For best braking performance use only SRAM High Performance...

Page 33: ...e pivot pin Remove the lever blade The R lever blade has four pieces the lever blade the cam push rod assembly a washer and the lever return spring To hold all pieces together reinstall the lever pivo...

Page 34: ...e 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 Remove the lever b...

Page 35: ...35 Piston Assembly Removal Remove the piston assembly Clean the lever body Needle Nose Pliers 4...

Page 36: ...in SRAM High Performance DOT 5 1 fluid You can also use SRAM DOT Assembly Grease or DOT 5 1 or 4 compatible grease as a lubricant Install the new piston assembly into the lever body Clean the lever b...

Page 37: ...ssemble the R lever blade assembly Place the washer on the cam push rod assembly Apply a small amount of SRAM DOT grease to hold the washer in place Install the lever return spring onto the cam push r...

Page 38: ...r The outboard end of the spring must press against the lever body If the return spring is not seated properly you will not be able to adjust the reach of the lever blade Line up the cam and lever bla...

Page 39: ...lt Install the binder plug Press a new bladder into the reservoir cap so that the bladder is properly seated and flush with the reservoir cap Insert the reservoir cap and bladder assembly onto the lev...

Page 40: ...grease to the hose barb threads Thread the hose barb into the hose until it is flush with the end of the hose NOTICE Do not overtighten the hose barb Overtightening may cause damage to the hose liner...

Page 41: ...ion fitting and the threads of the compression nut Install the compression fitting and nut into the lever Tighten the compression nut Clean the lever CAUTION Servicing your brakes removes all of the f...

Page 42: ...tion includes trademarks and registered trademarks of the following companies TORX is a registered trademark of Acument Intellectual Properties LLC Loctite and 242 are registered trademarks of Henkel...

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