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Lever Blade Removal
L e v e r B l a d e R e m o v a l
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.
Use a T25 TORX wrench or a 4 mm hex wrench to remove the brake
clamp bolt from the discrete clamp, MMX, or XLoc (XLoc requires
removal of the shifter) and remove the 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 compression fitting from the brake lever body.
Pour the brake fluid into an oil pan. Squeeze the lever blade to pump
out the excess brake fluid from inside the lever body.
NOTICE
If the system has been contaminated with mineral oil or DOT 5 fluid,
flush all the parts with soapy water, rinse, and allow all parts to dry prior
to rebuilding. Install new seals and a new hose.
For best results, use only SRAM High-Performance DOT 5.1 brake fluid.
If SRAM fluid is not available, only use DOT 5.1 or 4 brake fluid.
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8 mm flare nut wrench
15 N•m (133 in-lb)
22 mm
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