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Caliper Piston Installation
C a l i p e r P i s t o n I n s t a l l a t i o n
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.
to the circumference of each piston.
Install the piston into the piston bore squarely and evenly, then press
Install the piston into the piston bore squarely and evenly, then press
the piston into the bore until it stops.
the piston into the bore until it stops.
Repeat for each piston and each caliper half.
Repeat for each piston and each caliper half.
NOTICE
For the best braking performance, use only SRAM High-Performance
5.1 DOT brake fluid. If SRAM fluid is not available, use only DOT 5.1
or 4 brake fluid. Do not use grease. Grease will prevent the pistons
from fully retracting into the caliper bores which will reduce braking
performance.
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SRAM High-Performance DOT 5.1
brake fluid
