SRAM Guide RS Service Manual

EXTENT OF LIMITED WARRANTY Except as otherwise set forth herein, SRAM warrants its products to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of two years after original purchase. This warranty only applies to the original owner and is not transferable. Claims under this warranty must be made through the retailer where the bicycle or the SRAM component was purchased. Original proof of purchase is required. Except as de ...

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protective gloves when servicing SRAM® products. Protect yourself! Wear your safety gear! ...

SRAM® brake systems need to be serviced periodically to optimize braking function. If brake fluid is leaking from any area of the brake there may be damage or wear and tear to the internal moving parts. If the system has been contaminated with the wrong fluid there may be damage to all rubber and plastic internal parts. If your brake was damaged in a crash there may be damage to the lever blade, pushrod, and hou ...

'Sticky' or slow brake pad return and/or excessive lever throw If your brakes feel sticky and exhibit slow brake pad return and/or excessive brake lever throw, it may be a result of the pistons sticking in the caliper. Before completely disassembling your caliper, you can try to loosen the sticky piston by performing the following steps: 1. Clamp the bicycle into a bicycle work stand. 2. Remove the wheel from ...

C a l i p e r S e r v i c e We recommend that you have your SRAM® Guide™ Brakes serviced by a qualified bicycle mechanic. Servicing SRAM brakes requires knowledge of brake components as well as the special tools and fluids used for service. For exploded diagram and part number information, please refer to the Spare Parts Catalog available on our website at sram.com/service. For order information ...

C a l i p e r B r a k e P a d R e m o v a l NOTICE Brake pads must be replaced if the total thickness of the backing plate and pad friction material is less than 3 mm. Use a T25 TORX® wrench to remove the brake caliper from the fork or frame. Remove the caliper mounting bracket and hardware from the caliper then set them aside in the order that they were removed. Remove the E-clip from the pad retention bolt. Remove the pad ...

C a l i p e r P i s t o n R e m o v a l 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. Install the pad retention bolt. Insert the Guide™ pad spreader so that it snaps onto the pa ...

Remove the Guide™ pad spreader. Remove the pad retention bolt. Remove each caliper body bolt. Separate the caliper body halves. Set the heat shield aside. Remove the caliper o-ring from the outboard side of the caliper. 4 2.5 mm hex wrench 5 T25 TORX wrench 6 7 ...

Remove the pistons from each caliper body half. Remove the piston seals from each caliper body half. Install new seals inside each caliper body half. ⚠WARNING Do not scratch the seal gland with the pick. Scratches could cause fluid to leak when the brake is applied, which will contaminate the brake pads and could lead to a brake failure. 8 9 Pick 20 mm or 15 mm Thru Axle ...

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. ...

Align the caliper body halves then use a T25 TORX® wrench to thread each body bolt into the caliper two full turns. Install the heat shield. Tighten each bolt to 9.8 - 11.8 N·m (87 - 104 in-lb). Remove the o-rings from the banjo bolt and banjo fitting. Apply a small amount of SRAM High-Performance DOT 5.1 fluid to the new o-rings and install them. T25 TORX 20 mm or 15 mm Thru Axle 4 5 T25 TORX bit 9.5 - 11.8 N·m (87 - 104 ...

Hold the banjo at the desired angle. Tighten the banjo bolt to 4.4-5.4 N·m (39-48 in-lb). Insert the Guide™ bleed block into the caliper. Install the pad retention bolt. ⚠WARNING You must bleed your brakes before reinstalling the brake pads. Installing the brake pads prior to bleeding the brakes could contaminate the brake pads and lead to a brake failure. Spray isopropyl alcohol on the caliper and clean it with a rag. V ...

L e v e r S e r v i c e P a r t s a n d T o o l s N e e d e d f o r S e r v i c e Parts • Lever Internals Guide™ RS or Lever Internals Guide R/RE/DB5 Safety and Protection Supplies • Safety glasses • Nitrile gloves • Oil pan • Clean, lint-free rag Common Tools • Pick with a 90 degree bent tip • T8, T10, & T25 TORX® wrench • T8 & T10 TORX bit socket • 8 mm flare nut wrench • 8 mm flare nut crowfoo ...

G u i d e R L e v e r E x p l o d e d V i e w Hose boot Bleed port screws Pivot pin Piston assembly Lever blade bushings Washer Snap ring Binder plug Bladder Reservoir cap Reservoir bolt Lever blade Lever body Pinch bolt Washer Compression nut Lever return spring Reach adjuster Cam Push rod ...

L e v e r B l a d e R e m o v a l 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. Remove the brake clamp bolt and remove the brake lever from the handlebar. Pull the hose boot away f ...

Remove the reservoir cap bolts from the reservoir cap. Remove the reservoir cover and bladder from the lever body. Pour the fluid from the brake lever body into a pan. Separate the bladder from the reservoir cover. Spray isopropyl alcohol on the bladder and the reservoir cover, then clean them with a rag. NOTICE All components must be completely dry before reinstalling them. Moisture residue from cleaning the bladder can leak out of ...

Remove the binder plug. Remove the pinch bolt. Use the T8 TORX wrench to push out the pivot pin. Remove the lever blade from the lever body. The R lever blade has four pieces, the lever blade, the cam/push rod assembly, a washer, and the lever return spring. To hold all pieces together you may reinstall the lever pivot pin and gently set aside. Pick 9 T8 TORX wrench 10 11 T8 TORX wrench 12 ...

P i s t o n A s s e m b l y R e m o v a l Use a pick to remove the lever blade bushings from both sides of the lever. RS only: Use a T8 TORX® wrench to remove the SwingLink™ pivot pinch bolt. RS only: Use a T8 TORX® wrench to push out the SwingLink pivot pin. The SwingLink will fall out easily. Remove the SwingLink bushings from both sides of the lever. 1 2 T8 TORX wrench 3 T8 TORX wrench 4 ...