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Bleed Procedure
Hold the damper vertically. Thread the syringe into the top cap bleed
Hold the damper vertically. Thread the syringe into the top cap bleed
port. Inject the oil into the damper assembly.
port. Inject the oil into the damper assembly.
Release the plunger and air will purge into the syringe. Compress and
Release the plunger and air will purge into the syringe. Compress and
release the plunger to inject oil into the damper.
release the plunger to inject oil into the damper.
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CAUTION - EYE HAZARD
Oil can eject from the damper bleed port. Use a shop towel to cover
the bleed port to avoid oil spray in the eyes. Wear safety glasses.
Fully extend the rebound shaft, then remove the bleed syringe from the
Fully extend the rebound shaft, then remove the bleed syringe from the
top cap.
top cap.
Make sure the rebound shaft is fully extended and there is a small
Make sure the rebound shaft is fully extended and there is a small
amount of positive pressure in the system before the syringe is
amount of positive pressure in the system before the syringe is
removed. This prevents air getting back into the damper.
removed. This prevents air getting back into the damper.
Fill the bleed syringe half full with suspension oil. Slowly depress the
Fill the bleed syringe half full with suspension oil. Slowly depress the
plunger to remove any air bubbles from the syringe.
plunger to remove any air bubbles from the syringe.
NOTICE
Only use the syringe included with the RockShox Standard Bleed kit.
Do not use syringes that have been in contact with DOT brake fluid.
DOT brake fluid will permanently damage the damper.
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PLUSH 3wt RockShox Bleed Syringe