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Caliper Piston Installation
Hold the banjo fitting at the desired angle. Use a torque wrench
with an 8 mm flare nut crowfoot to tighten the banjo bolt to
9.7-11.7 N
·
m (86-104 in-lb).
Insert the bleed block into the caliper.
N OT I C E
You will need to bleed your brakes before reinstalling the brake
pads.
Spray isopropyl alcohol on the caliper and clean it with a rag.
Visually check your work. If any of the o-rings protrude from the banjo fitting or banjo bolt, remove and replace the o-rings, then repeat
the installation process.
N OT I C E
Overhauling the caliper removes all of the fluid from the caliper. You must bleed the brakes for optimal performance. For brake bleed,
brake hose shortening, and brake pad replacement instructions, visit www.sram.com/service.
8
8 mm
9.7-11.7 N
·
m (86-104 in-lb)
22 mm
9
Bleed block
15 N•m (133 in-lb)
22 mm
10
