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Love the video, very clear and precise. I’m having a problem with one of the levers I rebuilt. It wants to come all the way back to the handlebar grip, whereas the other to doesn’t. I’ve repeated the process three times and the lever continues to come all the way back. What am I missing? Thanks for your help.
@@craigwhite7142 Hey, thank you for watching the video. I need some clarification, is there oil in the system? Like did you bleed it three times or fix the lever three times? If there is no oil in the system, then that will cause that; or if there is oil, then there is too much air in the system. Again, let me know if I’m missing anything. I’ll do my best to help. Best, Nate
@@watchnato Thanks for getting back to me so quickly. The lever/system has not been bled yet, nor does it have any fluid in the system. I have rebuilt the lever three times.
@@craigwhite7142 Hey, If I’m understanding correctly, then the problem is there is no oil in the system. Once you bleed the brakes the lever will retract after you let go.
@@TANGARURANGARIEL I use RockyMountainATVMC when I order all of my parts. I am not finding the seal size, but if you know the year, make, and model they will be able to send you the parts you need. For example, the seal part number for my bike is: 51153-36F00
@@mjrybread Hey I’m pretty sure you are going to have to take the forks off your bike to replace the oil. You’re going to have to take the top cap off to drain the oil. I’m not sure how you would drain the oil without taking them off. Best, Nate
I have got the xcr Lo fork and removed the lockout cartridge but reddish kind of oil came from the lower bolt. Is this oik from the cartridge or from the fork?
@@peteroostveen8315 Hey, are you talking about the xcr air lo fork? Just curious but you shouldn’t have a lockout cartridge if you have an air fork. That’s standard, but maybe I’m incorrect. If it’s an air fork then you have to worry about oil from the fork. Let me know if you have an air fork, or give me your exact fork and I can do some research. Best, Nate
Great vid homie. Finally started having this issue with my G2r. Theyre under warranty but I cant wait that long and run a DIY channel as well. First time dabbing into SRAM. You really helped me out. Hope youre still making videos. Your really informal and patient.
Thanks so much for the video! Very helpful! I assume you sent the extra right Scram Guide brake that you have to a commenter long ago, but if not, that's exactly what I'll be needing for my bike.
My lever’s a little sluggish coming back, was wondering if I could just pour some dot fluid down the piston channel from the outside (where the lever push rod is) instead of pulling the whole thing apart. Great video man!!
Hey @MaquinasDePalomitas, When was the last time you bleed your brakes? If you haven’t bleed them in a while, I would try that first. And if they are still sluggish, then your piston might be grabbing or need to be cleaned and greased, so you would have to take it out. Let me know what you think. Best, Nate
@@watchnato Hey man, let me just say how grateful I am, the video is super helpful and taking the time to answer just blew my mind. I’ve never bled the brakes, I’ve had the bike since new, 5 years ago. The bleed kit just arrived so I’ll probably do the bleeding first thing in the morning. Thanks again man!!
I cant comprehend reasons to replace one plastic piston, which expanded in case of heat, for another the same piston, which will create the same headache to you after some tearm. May you have bought updated version by SRAM, can you tell me about it? thx a lot
I have a problem during hot weather with my GUIDE T brakes. Could U tell me pls are there the same plastick piston or another? I want to order replacement alu details. THX
Hey Odissey013, The Guide T brake is pretty much the same as the Guide R; the change or Mai. Difference between the two went into the lever reach adjustment. I’m not aware of ordering an aluminum replacement piston for them, but the SRAM guides have been known to have issues when they heat up. Best solution or my opinion would be to get different brakes, or pull out the piston, clean it, and apply some SRAM lubricant on it. Please let me know if you have any other questions or if I was of any help. Best, Nate
the piston should move freely inside? Because mine is stuck, I must push it out from the cable side. Edit: What did you use on the rubber seal?... some kind of vaseline?
Hey i have a fork very similar to this and the rebound adjustment knob doesnt seem to be connected as it has lost alot of the resistance it used to have...is it possible to over adjust where it runs loose??...it tinkered with the adjustment a few times but nothing extreme so i am a bit confused
Had a problem with that snap ring stuff... mine was not used for quite some time and everything is stuck.. this video is a start... hope to find a proper anap rjng tool or just have to make myself one.. thanks...
Great addition on the lever blade. That bloody spring takes loads of faffing about if your not paying attention taking it apart. I think that took me the longest. Kudos.
Hey Marv, They all come in different sizes, so you need to make sure that you get the right one. Is there a specific fork you are looking for? Best, Nate
Great video, I am about to change my own forks for the first time, do the forks come with the crown race or do you re-use the one that came with the bike?
@@watchnato yeah that’s what I thought, so it’s crown race to match your headset not your forks, the bike isn’t old and I’ve not done many miles on it so I’m sure I can use my old one, if not I’ll just get a spare one incase I need it. Thanks for replying
I have the same lever and I’m having problems bleeding i can’t push fluid though the system it’s completely solid as if a valve isn’t open, I’ve taken the lever apart and mine seems to have a red piece at the end of the spring unlike yours. The problem I have is definitely to do with the lever as I disconnected the hose and tried syringing the fluid through and again it was solid and nothing come out of the open cable end
the 2 bolts holding it on because of its design put plenty grease on them bolts. if the lowers fill with water over time it gets rusted tight and just spins when trying to take off
Hey Eamon Lee, You won the SRAM Guide R Lever body! Please message me privately with a mailing address and I will send that lever to you. Thank you for your comment and for subscribing. Best, Nate
