Tools Needed - Avid Elixir Manual Del Usuario

English
congratUlations!
You have selected the best hydraulic disc brakes your money can buy! This manual contains important information for
installing and setting up and adjusting your new brakes. To ensure that your Avid brakes perform properly, we recommend
that you have them installed by a qualified bicycle mechanic. We also urge you to follow all of our recommendations to help
make your riding experience safe, enjoyable and trouble free. First, here is some information to get you started:
tri-align™ caliPEr Positioning systEM
Avid disc brakes use a unique alignment system called Tri-align Caliper
Positioning System (CPS). These stacks of concave and convex washers allow
the caliper to be perfectly aligned with the rotor, regardless of imperfections in the
mounting tabs on the fork or frame, giving you full, square pad contact.
Pad BrEak-in
It may take anywhere from 20 to 40 complete stops to break in Avid pads. You may
begin to notice an increase in braking power after the first ride. Brake noise can
occur not only during the break-in period but off and on throughout the life of the
brake pads. Noise is dependent upon factors such as brake setup, rider weight,
riding style, braking style, and riding conditions (i.e. dust, soil, moisture, and
contamination of friction surfaces).
changing hosE lEngths & BlEEding
Avid Hydraulic Disc Brakes come with hoses attached in an "average" length and the system already bled. If you need to
change hose lengths, you will need an Avid Bleed Kit which provides complete instructions and Avid tools for adjusting the
hose length as well as bleeding the brake system. Or we recommend you have a professional bicycle mechanic perform
the service for you. Instructions are also available online at www.sram.com or www.avidbike.com.

tools nEEdEd

• 3, 4 and 5 mm hex wrenches • Adjustable torque wrench: 2.8-10 N•m (25-90 in-lb) range
• T-25 TORX® wrench • Safety glasses
• 8 mm open-end wrench
MakE sUrE yoU havE thE right BrackEts
2
Elixir User Manual Elixir User Manual
Brakes are a safety-critical item on a bicycle. Improper
setup or use of brakes can result in loss of control or an
accident, leading to a severe injury.
Avid brakes are a performance product that offer increased
cPs
stopping power over brakes to which you are familiar. This
hardware
greater power requires less effort to lock-up a wheel when
braking. A wheel lockup might cause you to lose control and
possibly cause injury.
It's your responsibility to learn and understand proper
braking techniques. Consult the owner's manual for your
bicycle and a professional bike dealer.
Practice your riding and braking techniques on a flat and
level surface prior to aggressive riding.
The effectiveness of braking is dependent on many
cPs Bolt
conditions over which SRAM has no control. These
include the speed of the bicycle, type and condition of
riding surface, braking lever force, proper installation and
maintenance of brakes, brake lines, hydraulic fluid, levers,
brake pads, condition of the bike, weight of the rider, proper
braking techniques, weather, terrain, and a variety of other
factors.
Avid brakes and levers are not intended for use on any
motorized bicycle or vehicle. Such use could result in a
serious personal injury.
ALWAYS RIDE UNDER CONTROL
Remember, it takes longer to stop in wet conditions. To
reduce the possibility of an accident and minimize trail
erosion, you should avoid locking-up your wheels.
Do not touch the braking surface of any rotor with your bare
hands, because the oils from your fingers will degrade its
performance. Always wear gloves, or handle the rotor by
its spokes.
Copyright © 2009 SRAM, LLC
95-5015-016-000 Rev B
safEty inforMation
Avid disc brakes are designed as a system. Do not use
components from a manufacturer other than Avid within the
system.
Avid disc brake rotors are compatible with 44 mm, 6-bolt
international standard disc hubs.
We recommend 32 or 36-spoke wheels with a 3 or 4 cross
spoke lacing pattern. Contact your specific wheel
manufacturer for more specifications.
DO NOT USE RADIALLY SPOKED WHEELS.
Use only DOT 4 or DOT 5.1 fluids with AVID disc brakes.
DOT 5.1 fluids provide enhanced braking performance.
Do not use a fluid other than the DOT fluids suggested.
Doing so will damage the system and make the brakes
unsafe to use.
DOT fluids will damage painted surfaces. If any fluid comes
in contact with a painted surface (i.e. your frame), wipe it off
immediately and clean with isopropyl alcohol.
Do not allow any brake fluid to come in contact with the
brake rotors. If this occurs, clean the rotors with isopropyl
alcohol.
Do not allow any brake fluid to come in contact with the
brake pads. If this occurs, the pads are contaminated and
must be replaced.
Used DOT fluid should be recycled or disposed of in
accordance to local and federal regulations.
NEVER pour used DOT fluid down a sewage or drainage
system or into the ground or a body of water.
warning
Disc brakes become very hot during use. Do not touch the
caliper or rotor immediately after use. Make sure the brake
has cooled down before making any adjustments.
English
3