Push the correct bleed block into the caliper. If you are going to replace your pads, this is the perfect time to do so. That way when you go to put the pads back in the caliper and reinstall the rear wheel and rotor, the pads will be square and centered to the rotor just like before.
SRAM BLEEDING EDGE ADAPTER PRO
** PRO TIP** - If you aren't going to be replacing your brake pads, make sure to identify which pad was pulled from which side of the brake caliper. Pull the brake pads and pad spring up through the top of the caliper and set the pads in a clean space on your work bench. Next use a 2.5mm hex wrench to remove the pad retainer bolt. Remove Brake Padsįirst, remove the e-clip with your needle nose pliers. Make sure that no brake fluid comes in contact with either the brake pads or the rotors or they will become contaminated. Remove the rear wheel from the bike and set it aside. You can follow the same process for both the front and rear brakes. Both the traditional and Pro SRAM bleed kits will come with SRAM's 5.1 DOT fluid, and the appropriate syringes and fittings to get the job done. We also recommend wearing a pair of safety glasses and Nitrile gloves during this service.įor this How To, we will be bleeding the rear brake. If you don't already have your own bleed kit, the SRAM Pro Bleed Kit uses high quality syringes and has all of the supplies you will need. Here is a list of all the tools we will need to complete this service.
SRAM BLEEDING EDGE ADAPTER HOW TO
Follow along on how to bleed SRAM brakes to keep them working their best! Bleeding your brakes not only replaces the brake fluid throughout the lever, brake line, and caliper, it also ensures there is no air inside the system. Just like changing the motor oil in your car every 3 to 5 thousand miles, SRAM recommends you bleed your hydraulic brakes at a minimum once a year and more frequently if you are riding on aggressive trails that require heavy braking. Why do I need to bleed my brakes anyway? Over time, your brakes go through hundreds of hot and cold cycles and as that happens, your brake fluid will start to break down.
You can find the Bleeding Edge bleed port on all SRAM Code, Guide, and Level brake models since 2017.
So what is Bleeding Edge? SRAM's Bleeding Edge technology is their latest brake bleeding innovation designed to make bleeding SRAM brakes easy and mess free.
This same step-by-step process can be followed for any SRAM brakes with their Bleeding Edge technology. Today on this mountain bike How To, we are going to be bleeding a set of Sram Code RSC brakes. How To: 15 Easy Steps to Bleeding SRAM MTB Hydraulic Brakes
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