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Piston Assembly Installation
P i s t o n A s s e m b l y I n s t a l l a t i o n
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.
Submerge the new piston assembly in SRAM High-Performance
Submerge the new piston assembly in SRAM High-Performance
DOT 5.1 brake fluid.
DOT 5.1 brake fluid.
You can also use SRAM DOT Assembly Grease, or DOT 5.1 or 4
You can also use SRAM DOT Assembly Grease, or DOT 5.1 or 4
compatible grease, as a lubricant.
compatible grease, as a lubricant.
Install the new lubricated piston assembly into the lever body.
Install the new lubricated piston assembly into the lever body.
lnstall the washer on the piston assembly.
lnstall the washer on the piston assembly.
Use long-tipped internal snap ring pliers to push the piston assembly
Use long-tipped internal snap ring pliers to push the piston assembly
into the lever body, and secure the snap ring in its groove. Orient the
into the lever body, and secure the snap ring in its groove. Orient the
snap ring eyelets opposite the opening in the lever body.
snap ring eyelets opposite the opening in the lever body.
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SRAM High-Performance DOT 5.1 brake fluid
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internal snap ring pliers