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Caliper Piston Installation
C a l i p e r P i s t o n I n s t a l l a t i o n
NOTICE
DOT fluid will damage painted surfaces. If any fluid comes in contact with a painted surface (e.g. 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 fluid is not covered under warranty.
Inspect the caliper pistons for damage and replace the pistons if
necessary.
Apply a small amount of SRAM High-Performance DOT 5.1 brake fluid
to the circumference of each piston. Install the pistons into the caliper
bores.
NOTICE
For the best braking performance, use only SRAM High-Performance
DOT 5.1 brake fluid. If SRAM fluid is not available, use only DOT 5.1 or
4 fluid. Do not use grease. Grease will prevent the pistons from fully
retracting into the caliper bores which will reduce braking performance.
Spray isopropyl alcohol on the caliper halves and both of your gloves
and clean them with a rag.
Add a small amount of DOT compatible grease onto the new caliper
square body seals, then install onto the caliper.
SRAM
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DOT 5.1 brake fluid
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SRAM DOT grease
Rubber-tipped blow gun chuck nozzle
22 mm
