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Lever Brake Hose Installation
L e v 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.
Cut the hose to install a new barb and compression fitting.
Cut the hose to install a new barb and compression fitting.
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WARNING
All SRAM brakes that use a compression fitting and hose barb
must use a new SJ (Stealth-a-majig) hose barb and a new, red SJ
compression fitting upon reassembly.
The factory may have installed a non-red SJ compression
fitting, which functioned properly prior to disconnection. Upon
reconnection, you must install a new SJ hose barb and a new, red SJ
compression fitting.
Brake hoses assembled with non-Stealth-a-majig hose barbs and
compression fittings, will
not function
.
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.
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SRAM Hydraulic Hose Cutter
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DOT grease
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