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Disc Brake Pad and Rotor Bed-in Procedure

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Summary of Contents for GUIDE RSC 2015

Page 1: ...2015 GUIDE RSC Service Manual...

Page 2: ...ptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY To the extent allowed by local law except for the obligations specifically set forth in this warranty stateme...

Page 3: ...DE REMOVAL 7 PISTON ASSEMBLY REMOVAL 10 PISTON ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION 13 LEVER BLADE INSTALLATION 17 CALIPER SERVICE 20 PARTS AND TOOLS NEEDED FOR SERVICE 20 CALIPER EXPLODED VIEW 20 TROUBLESHOOTING 21...

Page 4: ...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 5: ...not allow any brake fluid to come in contact with the brake pads If this occurs the pads are contaminated and must be replaced For best results use only Avid High Performance 5 1 DOT Fluid If Avid flu...

Page 6: ...degree bent tip T8 T10 T25 TORX wrench T8 T10 TORX bit socket 8 mm flare nut wrench 2 mm 4 mm hex wrench Torque wrench SRAM Guide Lever Internals Assembly Tool for setting pushrod distance and install...

Page 7: ...brake lever from the handlebar Pull the hose boot off the compression nut and slide it down the hose Use an 8 mm flare nut wrench to remove the hose compression nut Pull the brake hose and compressio...

Page 8: ...lever body upside down so that the detent spring and ball fall out of the lever body If they do not initially fall out gently tap the lever against a clean rag Use a T10 TORX wrench to remove the rema...

Page 9: ...the reservoir cover and clean them with a rag N OTI C E All components must be completely dry before reinstalling them Moisture residue from cleaning the bladder can leak out of the bladder as it drie...

Page 10: ...R e m o v a l Use a T8 TORX wrench to remove the SwingLink pinch bolt Use a T8 TORX wrench to push the SwingLink pivot pin out of the lever body Use a T8 TORX wrench to remove the SwingLink T8 TORX wr...

Page 11: ...the keyslot of the tool with the piston sleeve Use the tool to unthread the sleeve and remove the sleeve and coupler If the piston sleeve and coupler are stuck in the lever body use needle nose plier...

Page 12: ...our hand to push out the contact knob C AU TI O N E Y E H A Z A R D Use safety glasses The piston assembly is spring loaded and will forcefully eject from the lever body when the contact knob is remov...

Page 13: ...erformance 5 1 DOT Fluid by hand You can also use Avid DOT Grease or DOT 5 1 or 4 compatible grease as a lubricant Install the new lubricated piston assembly into the lever body Spray isopropyl alcoho...

Page 14: ...ton assembly Engage the slots on the sleeve with the contact adjust knob and continue to thread the SRAM Guide Lever Internals Assembly Tool tool in a clockwise rotation until it stops Use needle nose...

Page 15: ...he push rod into the SwingLink Use a 2 mm hex wrench to remove the SwingLink from the SRAM Guide Lever Internals Assembly Tool and place the pushrod into the coupler sleeve 7 SRAM Guide Lever Internal...

Page 16: ...th the lever body Apply a small amount of 242 Blue Loctite onto the pinch bolt Use a T8 TORX wrench to thread the SwingLink pinch bolt into the lever body Use a torque wrench and a T8 TORX bit socket...

Page 17: ...n the lever The outboard end of the spring must press against the lever blade while the inboard end of the springs must press against the lever body If the return spring is not seated properly you wil...

Page 18: ...ir cap make sure the bladder is properly seated into the reservoir cap The bladder should be flush with the cap Insert the reservoir cap bladder assembly onto the lever body Use your fingers to instal...

Page 19: ...on Use a torque wrench and a T10 TORX bit socket to tighten each reservoir cap bolt to 2 7 3 2 N m 24 28 in lb Spray isopropyl alcohol on the lever body and clean it with a rag 9 T10 TORX bit 2 7 3 2...

Page 20: ...oft rubber mat or small section of butyl inner tube Bleed block Needle nose pliers Pick with a 90 degree bent tip 2 5 mm 5 mm hex wrench 2 5 mm hex bit socket T25 TORX wrench T25 TORX bit socket 8 mm...

Page 21: ...ted caliper 3 Squeeze the brake lever several times until the brake pads nearly contact one another 4 Insert the Guide Pad Spreader Clip between the brake pads to spread the pads to the full width of...

Page 22: ...anty Use a 5 mm hex wrench to remove the brake caliper from the fork or frame Remove the caliper mounting bracket and hardware from the caliper then set the parts aside in that order they were removed...

Page 23: ...mediately and clean it with isopropyl alcohol or water Damage to painted and or printed surfaces by DOT fluid is not covered under warranty Use an 8 mm open end wrench to remove the banjo bolt Set the...

Page 24: ...per While firmly pushing against the caliper half and chuck nozzle squeeze the air chuck to force air into the banjo port and dislodge the pistons from the caliper Place a rag over the caliper to cont...

Page 25: ...not covered under warranty Inspect the caliper pistons for damage and replace the pistons if necessary To install each piston use your gloved finger to apply a small amount of DOT 5 1 fluid to the cir...

Page 26: ...pply a small amount of DOT 5 1 fluid to the caliper o ring and install it onto the banjo bolt Align the banjo fitting with the banjo bolt and thread the bolt by hand into the banjo fitting until it st...

Page 27: ...ray 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...

Page 28: ...rm heavy braking You must be familiar with the power and operation of disc brakes Braking heavily when not familiar with the power and operation of disc brakes could cause you to crash which could lea...

Page 29: ...Procedure This publication includes trademarks and registered trademarks of the following companies TORX is a registered trademark of Acument Intellectual Properties LLC Loctite and 242 are registere...

Page 30: ...www sram com GEN 0000000004885 Rev A 2014 SRAM LLC...

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