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Caliper Brake Hose Installation
C a l i p e r B r a k e H o s e I n s t a l l a t i o n
Slide the lever hose boot and compression nut away from the
Slide the lever hose boot and compression nut away from the
compression fitting.
compression fitting.
At the caliper end of the hose, cut the hose to install a new barb and
At the caliper end of the hose, cut the hose to install a new barb and
compression fitting.
compression fitting.
NOTICE
You must install a new hose barb and compression fitting before
connecting the hose to the caliper.
Apply DOT grease to the hose barb threads. Thread the hose barb into
Apply DOT grease to the hose barb threads. Thread the hose barb into
the hose until it is flush with the end of the hose.
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.
Thread the compression fitting over the hose barb, counter-clockwise,
Thread the compression fitting over the hose barb, counter-clockwise,
until it is flush or slightly lower than the hose barb.
until it is flush or slightly lower than the hose barb.
The compression fitting is reverse threaded.
The compression fitting is reverse threaded.
Apply DOT grease to the outside of the compression fitting and the
Apply DOT grease to the outside of the compression fitting and the
threads of the compression nut.
threads of the compression nut.
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SRAM Hydraulic Hose Cutter
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T8
T8
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DOT grease