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.
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.
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.
The winner never responded, would you like it? I’ll mail it to you if you’re in the US. We might have to figure something out if you’re out of the US. Best, Nate
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...
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.
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 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
Hey Alfiedonk1, Describe the little red piece? Is it part of the valve assembly? Also, did you check the cable? There is a little red hose barb at the end of the cable. Best, Nate
Some people take the hose off, undo the bleed port and reservoir, then blow compressed air into the hose port on the lever body. I had one set that I had to remove the piston as per this video, then clean and polish the barrel the piston slides in. There was rubber melted and stuck to the walls
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 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
You sir, are a life saver
I’m glad I could help!
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.
Hey @HippieMTB,
I really appreciate the comment, and I definitely need to get back to making videos.
Thanks again!
Great vid, I use it as a reference for whenever I am disassembling my breaks.
Thank you for keeping things mostly in focus. Made a huge difference.
Dude thank you so much, such a clear and helpful video
This saved my ass at work today putting on a new lever blade. Great video! 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.
Thank you so much!! High level education video!!!
I'm just about to fix mine, thank you for the SRAM guide
Perfect! Thank you. Easy to follow!
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.
The winner never responded, would you like it? I’ll mail it to you if you’re in the US. We might have to figure something out if you’re out of the US.
Best,
Nate
Excellent Would this also work for the code r brakes What length of piston should I buy thinking of upgrading the alloy pistons
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...
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.
Gracias bro por el video thank you!!
🎉❤ Thank You! You made it easy
Uzun süre kullanılmadığında hava yapıyor mu ?
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!!
No problem, I really hope it helps!
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
Its those 2 proprietary seals that you need to replace
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
Hey Alfiedonk1,
Describe the little red piece? Is it part of the valve assembly? Also, did you check the cable? There is a little red hose barb at the end of the cable.
Best,
Nate
did you have any luck? i have the same issue
Some people take the hose off, undo the bleed port and reservoir, then blow compressed air into the hose port on the lever body.
I had one set that I had to remove the piston as per this video, then clean and polish the barrel the piston slides in. There was rubber melted and stuck to the walls
Thanks, great video
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
Well gentlemen, it looks like only two of you commented. I’ll post the video soon of who won the lever body and then send it to you.
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?
They all stick, the seals are cheap and swell then disintegrate in the body
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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
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Hay , Mate !!Thaks for your video ,and Hop you don;t mind I put your UA-cam info. in my post !!🙏🙏🤘🤘🤟🤟BTW Ihad sub. your channel too !!👍👍