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SRAM code r 2018 Service Manual

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Summary of code r 2018

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    Gen 0000000005248 rev c © 2017 sram, llc s e r v i c e m a n u a l 2018 code rsc / r.

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    Sram® llc warranty 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...

  • Page 3: Safety First!

    Safety first! We care about you. Please, always wear your safety glasses and protective gloves when servicing sram® products. Protect yourself! Wear your safety gear!.

  • Page 4: Table of Contents

    Table of contents sram® code™ brake systems service ....................................................................................................................................................5 service procedures ..................................................................................

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    5 sram® code™ brake systems service s r a m ® c o d e ™ b r a k e s y s t e m s s e r v i c e we recommend that you have your sram code components serviced by a qualified bicycle mechanic. Servicing sram components requires knowledge of bicycle mechanics as well as the special tools and lubricants/f...

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    6 service procedures s e r v i c e p r o c e d u r e s the following procedures should be performed throughout service, unless otherwise specified. Clean the part with isopropyl alcohol and a clean, lint-free rag. Clean the sealing surface on the part and inspect it for scratches. Replace the o-ring...

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    7 sram® code™ brakes caliper service s r a m ® c o d e ™ b r a k e s c a l i p e r s e r v i c e p a r t s , t o o l s a n d s u p p l i e s parts • sram brake pad kit • caliper piston kit (includes 2-16 mm & 2-15mm caliper pistons, seals & o-rings) - code r b1/rsc a1 safety and protection supplies ...

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    8 caliper brake pad removal c a l i p e r b r a k e p a d r e m o v a l clamp the bicycle into a bicycle work stand and remove the wheel. Remove the e-clip from the pad retention bolt. Remove the pad retention bolt from the caliper. Remove the brake pads and pad h-spring from the caliper. Notice if ...

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    9 caliper piston removal 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 an...

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    10 caliper piston removal remove the lever and clamp. Remove the banjo bolt and hose, then remove the banjo bolt from the banjo. Remove the banjo bolt o-rings and replace with new o-rings. Remove the pad spreader. 4 t25 torque spec 22 mm t25 torque spec 22 mm 5 6 7.

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    11 caliper piston removal remove the pad retention bolt. Place the caliper in a vice with soft jaws, then remove each caliper body bolt. Separate the caliper body halves. Set the heat shield aside. Remove the caliper o-rings from the outboard side of the caliper. 8 2.5 mm torque spec 22 mm t25 torqu...

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    12 caliper piston removal remove the pistons from each caliper body half. Remove the piston seals from each caliper body half, then clean the caliper halves. Apply a small amount of sram® high-performance dot 5.1 fluid to new seals and install into each caliper body half. ⚠caution do not scratch the...

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    13 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. Dama...

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    14 caliper piston installation align the caliper body halves. Ensure the heat shield remains pressed against the caliper. Tighten each body bolt. Notice visually inspect the caliper to confirm the caliper o-rings are not protruding. If an o-ring is visible, then remove the caliper body bolts and rei...

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    15 caliper piston installation tighten the banjo bolt and hose. Clean the caliper. ⚠caution servicing your brakes removes all of the fluid from the system. You must bleed the brakes after you service the brake caliper and/or lever. For brake bleed and brake hose shortening instructions, visit www.Sr...

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    16 code™ rsc® lever service c o d e ™ r s c ® 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™ - rsc/ultimate/ code rsc • hydraulic disc brake hose fitting kit (includes 1 threaded hosebarb, 1 red comp fitting) qty 1 - stealthamajig • s...

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    17 lever blade removal 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 pri...

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    18 lever blade removal use a magnet to remove the detent spring and ball. Remove the remaining reservoir cap bolt, then remove the reservoir cap and bladder. Pour the brake fluid into an oil pan. Squeeze the lever blade to force any remaining brake fluid out of the lever body. Separate the bladder f...

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    19 lever blade removal remove the lever pivot bolts. Remove the lever blade assembly from the lever body. T10 torque spec 22 mm 8 9.

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    20 piston assembly removal p i s t o n a s s e m b l y r e m o v a l remove the swinglink™ pinch bolt. Push out the swinglink pivot pin. Remove the swinglink. Remove the swinglink bushings from both sides of the lever. T8 torque spec 22 mm 1 t8 torque spec 22 mm 2 2 t8 torque spec 22 mm 3 4.

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    21 piston assembly removal use a sram® lever internals assembly tool to unthread the piston sleeve and coupler. Insert the sram lever internals assembly tool into the lever body and align the key slot of the tool with the piston coupler. Use the tool to unthread the sleeve and remove the sleeve and ...

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    22 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 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. D...

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    23 piston assembly installation place the sleeve on the coupler. The sleeve threads must be oriented toward the base of the coupler. Use the sram® lever internals assembly tool to engage and thread the sleeve and coupler onto the piston assembly. Engage the slots on the sleeve with the contact adjus...

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    24 piston assembly installation remove the swinglink™ from the sram® lever internals assembly tool and place the push rod into the coupler sleeve. Align the holes of the swinglink and the swinglink bushings, then press the pivot pin into the hole until it is flush with the lever body. 8 9.

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    25 piston assembly installation apply a small amount of loctite® blue 242® onto the swinglink™ pinch bolt. Tighten the swinglink pinch bolt. Loctite blue 242 15 mm thru axle t8 qr 10 11 t8 1.1-1.3 n·m (10-12 in-lbs) 22 mm.

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    26 lever blade installation l e v e r b l a d e 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 pai...

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    27 lever blade installation tighten each pivot bolt. Press a new bladder into the reservoir cap, make sure the bladder is properly seated into the reservoir cap. Insert the reservoir cap/bladder assembly onto the lever body. Install a new detent ball followed by a detent spring into the lever body r...

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    28 lever blade installation install each reservoir cap bolt, then tighten. Cut the hose to install a new barb and compression fitting. 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. Notice do not overtighten the hose barb. Ov...

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    29 lever blade installation thread the compression fitting over the hose barb, counter-clockwise, until it is flush or slightly lower than the hose barb. The compression fitting is reverse threaded. Apply dot grease to the outside of the compression fitting and the threads of the compression nut. In...

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    30 code™ r® lever service c o d e ™ r ® 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™ - r/re/db5/ code r qty 1 • hydraulic disc brake hose fitting kit (includes 1 threaded hosebarb, 1 red comp fitting) qty 1 - stealthamajig safety an...

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    31 lever blade removal 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 pri...

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    32 lever blade removal pour the fluid from the brake lever body into a pan. Squeeze the lever blade to force any remaining brake fluid out of the lever body. Clean the lever. Notice if the system has been contaminated with mineral oil or dot 5 fluid, flush all the parts with soapy water, rinse, and ...

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    33 lever blade removal push out the pivot pin. Remove the lever blade. 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, reinstall the lever pivot pin and gently set aside. T8 torque spec 22 mm 9 10

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    34 piston assembly removal p i s t o n a s s e m b l y 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 painte...

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    35 piston assembly removal remove the piston assembly. Clean the lever body. Needle nose pliers torque spec 22 mm 4.

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    36 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 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. D...

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    37 lever blade installation l e v e r b l a d e i n s t a l l a t i o n insert the lever blade bushings into both sides of the lever. Steps to reassemble the r lever blade assembly: place the washer on the cam/push rod assembly. Apply a small amount of sram® dot grease to hold the washer in place. I...

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    38 lever blade installation insert the lever blade assembly into the lever body, placing the push rod into the piston and lever return spring on the lever body. Make sure the lever return spring is seated properly in the lever. The outboard end of the spring must press against the lever body. If the...

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    39 lever blade installation tighten the pinch bolt. Install the binder plug. Press a new bladder into the reservoir cap so that the bladder is properly seated and flush with the reservoir cap. Insert the reservoir cap and bladder assembly onto the lever body. T8 1.1-1.3 n·m (10-12 in-lbs) 22 mm 5 6 ...

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    40 lever blade installation tighten each reservoir cap bolt. Cut the hose to install a new barb and compression fitting. 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. Notice do not overtighten the hose barb. Overtightening m...

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    41 lever blade installation thread the compression fitting over the hose barb, counter-clockwise, until it is flush or slightly lower than the hose barb. The compression fitting is reverse threaded. Apply dot grease to the outside of the compression fitting and the threads of the compression nut. In...

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    This publication includes trademarks and registered trademarks of the following companies: torx® is a registered trademark of acument intellectual properties, llc loctite® and 242® are registered trademarks of henkel corporation.

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