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1. O F DFT ad p Juicy Seven Juicy Carbon amp Juicy Five Installation and Setup Guide PLEASE READ THE SAFETY AND WARRANTY INFORMATION INSIDE 955 310588 000 Rev C SRAM Corporation 2006 Juicy Installation amp Setup Guide English SRAM Corporation January 2006 2 Juicy Installation amp Setup Guide 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 Juicy 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 troublefree First here is some informations to get you started CPS TRI ALIGN CALIPER POSITIONING SYSTEM mere Avid disc brakes use a unique alignment system called Tri align Caliper LIE wy 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 pa2. the hose firmly into the lever until it stops B While holding the hose in place slide the compression fitting and compression nut up to the lever then finger tighten the nut You may need to wiggle the hose C While continuing to push the hose into the lever body use the nut wrench to tighten the compression nut When you feel the compression nut hit the compression fitting tighten approximately another 1 1 2 turns at which point you will feel the compression nut bottom out e If your compression fitting is alloy tighten to 5 Nm 47 in Ib e If your compression fitting is steel tighten to 7 8 Nm 70 in Ib D Slide the boot back into place TIME TO BLEED THE BRAKES Cutting down the hose introduces a small amount of air into the system so at this point it is necessary to bleed the brakes for optimal performance See the next section Bleeding Procedure Crow s FOOT TO BE 90 To TORQUE WRENCH SRAM Corporation January 2006 15 Juicy Hose Length Adjustment and Bleeding Guide English BLEEDING PROCEDURE INTRODUCTION TO BLEEDING When bleeding Juicy brakes there are two main points to keep in mind 1 You are simply chasing bubbles out of the system 2 Gravity is your friend Liquid is heavier than gas so bubbles always tend to rise Avid s bleeding procedure allows the isolation of the caliper so it can be bled completely air free Then by pushing fluid from the caliper up to the lever you remove a
3. to the proper position Arrows must point up Make sure there is enough hose for Tighten the clamp bolt to the specified torque the handlebar to turn freely side to side Tighten the Do not overtighten top bolt completely to the specified torque so there is no gap Tighten the bottom bolt to the same torque TORQUE TO 4 5 Nm Mount levers with 30 40 in Ib arrows facing up lm No TORQUE TO 2 8 3 4 Nm 25 30 in Ib Check that the bars turn freely If there is excess hose in this area see the instructions on changing hose lengths and bleeding the system Pcursano FRONT optional To run moto style right hand front remove the E Clip from the bottom of the pivot assembly Then remove the Speed Dial knob remove the bushing and swap Replace the E Clip Flip the clamps over so the arrows face up then mount as in step 5 NOTE JUICY FIVE CAN BE RUN EITHER l LEFT OR RIGHT JUS ip Wie Camps S then mount AND INSTALL THE CL FROM THE OPPOSITI AN N Remove then re install gt Ad SRAM Corporation January 2006 955 310588 000 Rev B Juicy Installation amp Setup Guide English Oon AND TRUE CALIPERS Squeeze the front lever 5 or 6 times then hold Compress the lever with your hand or a rubber band then snug the CPS bolts enough to hold the caliper in place I TA TORQUE TO NEAN 8 10 Nm Spin the wheel and check for rotor drag If there is drag loosen the i it fi 70 90 in Ib CPS bolts and repeat
4. Adjustment and Bleeding Guide English rare THE CALIPER AND THE LEVER ON THE CALIPER A Use the T 10 Torx wrench to remove the caliper bleed port screw from the center of the banjo bolt B Make sure the fluid in the 1 2 full syringe is pushed all the way to the tip no air gap then screw into the caliper bleed port ON THE LEVER A Juicy Seven ONLY turn the pad contact knob all the way to the out position For a left lever this would be all the way clockwise and for a right lever all the way counterclockwise B Using a 4mm hex wrench slightly loosen the lever clamp bolt s then rotate the lever so the body of the lever points straight down perpendicular with the floor You will need to loosen your shifter to allow the brake lever down to this position C Remove the lever bleed port screw and install the empty syringe leaving the clamp on the syringe open D Squeeze the lever closed against the bar and fasten it with a rubber band This closes off the master cylinder and isolates the caliper allowing the removal of any air from the caliper only before moving on to the rest of the system IMPORTANT ENSURE THAT THE REACH ADJUSTER IS NOT ADJUSTED SO FAR OUT THAT THE LEVER BLADE IS BOTTOMED OUT ON THE LEVER BODY DOING SO CAN MAKE BLEEDING THE BRAKE IMPOSSIBLE SRAM Corporation January 2006 17 Juicy Hose Length Adjustment and Bleeding Guide BLEED THE CALIPER A Open the caliper syringe clamp
5. B Gently push the syringe plunger out with your thumb If there is air in the caliper this draws it back into the syringe Release the plunger to replace the bubbles you just removed with fluid Tapping on the caliper with a non marring instrument while performing this process helps bubbles move out into the syringe Repeat the process until no more bubbles are drawn from the caliper Once this is accomplished close the caliper syringe clamp NOTE BE CAREFUL NOT TO PULL THE PLUNGER OUT TOO HARD OR YOU WILL SUCK AIR PAST THE SEALS O BLEED THE HOSE A Remove the rubber band to release the lever blade B While holding the caliper syringe up to prevent bubbles from floating back into the system open the caliper syringe clamp and force fluid from the caliper syringe up to the lever syringe Do this until the lever syringe is approximately 1 4 full C Close the lever syringe clamp then the caliper syringe clamp At this point you are done at the caliper end Remove the caliper syringe and re install the bleed port screw Have a paper towel ready to catch any small amount of fluid that may come out of the port when removing the syringe and reinstalling the screw Once the screw is installed wash the caliper with water to deactivate any DOT fluid SRAM Corporation January 2006 English 955 310588 000 Rev C Juicy Hose Length Adjustment and Bleeding Guide English 5 THE LEVER Master Cylinder and Reservoir A Draw a ge
6. Once there is no drag torque tr in an alternating fashion bolts in an alternating fashion to the specified torque Repeat the procedure for the rear brake O UST REACH One click of the Use a 2mm hex wrench to adjust the reach if necessary 2mm hex reach One click equals 1mm of adjustment adjust screw here If using twist shifters it will be necessary to slide the levers away from the shifters or remove them completely to access the reach adjustment screw Re torque the lever clamp bolts as noted in step 5 after adjusting the lever reach equals 1mm of adjustment here E sous PAD ENGAGEMENT POINT Use the Speed Dial pad engagement knob to adjust the engagement point exactly where you want it Turning the knob towards the stem decreases the amount of lever travel necessary for the pads to contact the rotor Experiment and see what different settings feel like The goal is for your brake pads to engage right where your grip on the lever feels the strongest This way for quicker This way for quicker EnEn u a A siage SRAM Corporation January 2006 955 310588 000 Rev C Juicy Installation amp Setup Guide English PAD REPLACEMENT 1 PUSH THE PISTONS BACK IN As the Juicy calipers are self adjusting the pistons need to be pushed back into the body to their original position before the new pads can be installed The safest way to do this is with the old pads still in the caliper to protect the pist
7. Rev C Juicy Hose Length Adjustment and Bleeding Guide English TOOLS NEEDED Avid Juicy Bleed Kit e Rubber gloves Safety glasses 2 5 and 4mm hex wrenches e Torque wrench e Hydraulic line cutters or very sharp housing cutters e Sharp pick e Paper towels e Isopropyl alcohol IMPORTANT NOTES e Avid highly recommends the use of rubber gloves when handling DOT fluids DOT FLUIDS WILL DAMAGE PAINTED SURFACES DO NOT allow any brake fluid to come in contact with painted surfaces If DOT fluid gets on the paint or pad printing on the brakes clean it immediately with isopropyl alcohol REMOVAL OF PAINT AND OR PRINTING BY DOT FLUID IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY Be careful to keep brakes pads and rotors free of DOT fluid e For best results only use Avid Hi Performance DOT Fluid If Avid fluid is not available only use DOT 4 or 5 1 CHANGING HOSE LENGTHS ier 1 RE CHECK HOSE ROUTING FE Cn Since you can t lengthen the hose after you have cut it take a moment and en TRI re check the routing of the hoses Be sure to account for suspension movement XN and check that the bars turn freely by turning the bars all the way from side to side Make sure the hoses are properly secured as well Spy SRAM Corporation January 2006 13 Juicy Hose Length Adjustment and Bleeding Guide English 2 REMOVE HOSE FROM LEVER A Pull the boot away from the lever then use the crow s foot wrench included to unscrew the h
8. ailure to service according to SRAM recommendations and or riding or installation in conditions or applications other than recommended SRAM Corporation January 2006 WEAR AND TEAR PARTS ARE IDENTIFIED AS Dust seals Bushings Air sealing o rings Glide rings Rubber moving parts Foam rings Rear shock mounting hardware and main seals Stripped threads bolts aluminum titanium magnesium or steel Upper tubes stanchions Brake sleeves Brake pads Chains Sprockets Cassettes Shifter and brake cables inner and outer Handlebar grips Shifter grips Jockey wheels Disc brake rotors Tools This warranty shall not cover damages caused by the use of parts of different manufacturers This warranty shall not cover damages caused by the use of parts that are not compatible suitable and or authorized by SRAM for use with SRAM components SRAM Corporation 1333 North Kingsbury 4th Floor Chicago Illinois 60622 1 312 664 8800 fax 1 312 664 8826 www avidbike com 955 310588 000 Rev C
9. ck that the caliper moves freely on the CPS hardware the bolts then back them out 1 8th to 1 4th turn Check that the caliper moves freely on the CPS hardware SRAM Corporation January 2006 5 Juicy Installation amp Setup Guide English Loosen before pi mounting MOUNT REAR CALIPER Loosen the CPS bolts then mount the rear caliper longer hose to the I S tabs on the rear of the bike Tighten the mounting bolts to the specified torque Check that the caliper moves freely on the CPS hardware TORQUE TO 5 7 Nm 40 60 in Ib OY ust HOSE ANGLE THEN ROUTE O sia If necessary slightly loosen the banjo bolts on the calipers with an slightly and rotate for 8mm open end wrench and rotate the fittings for optimal routing good routing Re tighten the banjo bolts to the specified torque then route the hoses Make sure there is enough hose at critical points to allow for suspension movement but also make sure there aren t any big loops of extra hose Now secure the hoses to the frame and fork a I RE TORQUE TO NOTE IF YOU NEED TO SHORTEN THE HOSE PLEASE REFER TO THE HOSE i i 5 5 6 2 Nm LENGTH ADJUSTMENT SECTION OF THIS GUIDE PAGE 11 i 50 55 in lb SRAM Corporation January 2006 955 310588 000 Rev C Juicy Installation amp Setup Guide English our LEVERS Juicy Seven MOUNT LEVERS Juicy Five Mount the levers onto the handlebar in the proper position Slide the lever onto the bar
10. dent on many 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 Juicy 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 44mm 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 JUICY DISC BRAKES 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 al
11. ds 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 CPS Bolt CHANGING HOSE LENGTHS amp BLEEDING Brackets Changing hose lengths and bleeding Juicy disc brakes requires the Avid Juicy Bleed Kit refer to the hose and bleed section on page 11 Please contact your local bike shop or www avidbike com for details TOOLS NEEDED e 2 4 and 5mm hex wrenches e T 25 TORX wrench e 10mm open end wrench e Adjustable torque wrench 2 8 10Nm 25 90 in Ib range e Safety glasses MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE RIGHT BRACKETS SRAM Corporation January 2006 3 Juicy Installation amp Setup Guide English 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 stopping power over brakes that you may be use to This 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 depen
12. e system has already been bled so if you do not need to change the hose length then you are ready to ride If however you do need to change hose lengths then follow this simple procedure SRAM Corporation January 2006 11 Juicy Hose Length Adjustment and Bleeding Guide English INTRODUCTION Bleeding is one of the most important steps in topping off the performance of any hydraulic brake system Any air inside a hydraulic brake system degrades the performance of the brake The goal of bleeding is to remove the air that s trapped in the hoses caliper or lever When you bleed Juicy brakes you remove more air than any other brake s bleeding procedure does That s one of the reasons why Juicy brakes are the most powerful and precise hydraulic brakes on the market Note Juicy brakes come with hoses Crow s toot attached and bled If you don t need to wench change the hose length then you should not need to bleed the system Compression again yf A fittings Hosebarbs you will need a Juicy Bleed Kit pa Tr ya which contains 5 To properly perform a Juicy bleed si a po Avid Hi Performance F i i i l DOT Fluid e cio i Syringes Torx wrench Here are the parts that you ll be dealing with in the hose adjustment and bleeding process Caliper bleed port screw Lever bleed port screw Compression fitting us Compression nut aa Hosebarb SRAM Corporation January 2006 955 310588 000
13. l times Make sure and look around the hose nut on the lever and the banjo bolt on the caliper for any leaks Make one last check of all the bolts and fittings If everything checks out YOU ARE READY TO RIDE Empty the syringes into a sealed container and dispose of the fluid properly DO NOT RE USE THIS FLUID DO NOT LEAVE THE HOSE CLAMPS CLOSED this will damage the clear tubing on the syringes SRAM Corporation January 2006 19 Juicy Installation amp Setup Guide English EXTENT OF LIMITED WARRANTY 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 this warranty must be made through the retailer where the bicycle or the SRAM component was purchased Original proof of purchase is required LOCAL LAW This warranty statement gives the customer specific legal rights The customer may also have other rights which vary from state to state USA from province to province Canada and from country to country elsewhere in the world To the extent that this warranty statement is inconsistent with the local law this warranty shall be deemed modified to be consistent with such law under such local law certain disclaimers and limitations of this warranty statement may apply to the customer For example some states in the United States of America as well as some g
14. low 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 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 SRAM Corporation January 2006 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 955 310588 000 Rev C Juicy Installation amp Setup Guide English O INSTALL ROTOR Mount the rotor to the hub using the supplied T 25 TORX bolts and tighten to the specified torque Avid logo MUST face out Install the wheel into the fork or frame TORQUE TO 6 2 Nm 55 in lb 2 MOUNT FRONT CALIPER Mount the front caliper shorter hose to the fork INTERNATIONAL STANDARD IS MOUNT POST MOUNT Remove then mount direct TORQUE TO Loosen before 9 10 Nm 80 90 in Ib mounting Snug then back off 1 8th to 1 4th turn IS MOUNT POST MOUNT Loosen the CPS bolts then bolt the caliper to the mounting Remove the mounting bracket but leave the CPS bolts and tabs Tighten the mounting bolts to the specified torque washer stacks intact Bolt the caliper directly to the fork Snug Che
15. ntle vacuum on the lever syringe by pulling on the syringe plunger This pulls air bubbles out of the reservoir Release the plunger to replace the bubbles you just removed with fluid B Tapping on the lever with a non marring instrument while performing this process helps bubbles move out into the syringe You should also sqeeze the lever like you are braking a few times while bleeding Repeat the process until no more bubbles are drawn from the lever Once the lever is bubble free close the syringe clamp C With the syringe still attached rotate the lever up 90 so that the lever body is parallel with the floor and the bleed port and syringe are pointed straight up Now unscrew the syringe from the bleed port D Place a couple drops of DOT fluid on top of the open port and replace the bleed port screw Have a paper towel ready to wick up any fluid that may well up in the port Once the screw is installed wash the lever with water to deactivate any DOT fluid E Rotate the lever back to riding position and re torque as follows e Juicy Seven Carbon Torque to 2 8 3 4 Nm 25 30 in Ib e Juicy Five Torque to 4 5 Nm 30 40 in Ib Rotate shifters back to riding position and re torque to manufacturer s specifications Ores THE SYSTEM You are almost ready to ride but first it s a good idea to test your brakes by pulling on the lever extremely hard as hard as you can imagine yourself pulling the lever while you re riding severa
16. ny air in the hydraulic line From there it s just a matter of purging those bubbles out of the reservoir Bleeding isn t hard once you understand what you are trying to do PROCEDURE OVERVIEW You will perform 3 basic operations when bleeding Juicy brakes 1 Bleed the caliper 2 Bleed the hose 3 Bleed the lever master cylinder and reservoir Following this procedure gives you a perfectly bled optimally performing Juicy brake Enjoy AL PREPARE THE SYRINGES A Fill one syringe 1 2 full with Avid Hi Performance DOT Fluid and close the hose clamp Leave the other syringe empty and open B Now you are going to de gas the fluid in the 1 2 full syringe Getting all the air out of the fluid now gives you the ultimate brake bleed Leave the hose clamp shut and pull down on the plunger You will see bubbles appear from nowhere in the fluid That s all air that was trapped in the fluid Pull on the plunger several times When the bubbles stop forming open the clamp and carefully push the excess air and gas out Try tapping the syringe as you pull to release more bubbles Repeat several times Notes e Be careful not to pull too hard or you will pull air past the seal of the syringe You never eliminate all the bubbles in the fluid so after you have pulled a few times and the number of bubbles decreases you are ready to move on to the next step SRAM Corporation January 2006 955 310588 000 Rev C Juicy Hose Length
17. ons Place a flat blade screwdriver between the old pads then carefully rock it back and forth pushing the pistons back into their bores 2 REMOVE THE OLD PADS Grab one of the pad tabs and slide the pad toward the center of the caliper this disengages the pad backing plate from the post in the center of the piston then pull the pad straight out Repeat for the other pad NOTE The spreader clip that sits in between the pads may not come out with the second pad If not push it out from the open top of the caliper with your little finger 3 INSTALL THE NEW PADS AND SPREADER Be sure the spreader clip is oriented to the pads as shown below Squeeze the pad and clip assembly together then insert into the caliper as a unit Firmly push until the assembly clicks into place CHANGING HOSE LENGTHS AND BLEEDING Juicy brakes come with hoses already attached in an average length The system has already been bled so if you do not need to change the hose length then you are ready to ride If however you do need to change hose lengths then follow the simple procedure outlined next in this manual SRAM Corporation e January 2006 9 Juicy Hose Length Adjustment and Bleeding Guide English SRAM Corporation January 2006 10 Juicy Hose Length Adjustment and Bleeding Guide English o y D yT ad E E Hose Length Adjustment and Bleeding Juicy brake kits come with hoses already attached in an average length Th
18. ose compression nut If the boot sticks carefully pull a corner of the boot up with something that won t harm it like a pencil tip and spray a little alcohol between the boot and the lever Once you work the alcohol in a little the boot should loosen up B Pull the hose from the lever Wiggle the hose if necessary Be careful to spill as little DOT fluid as possible Any DOT that drips out will create bubbles that you ll have to eliminate later C Slide the nut and boot down the hose and away from the end where you ll be cutting Be careful not to engage the lever while the hose is removed 3 A PROPER HOSE LENGTH amp CUT A Determine where you need to cut the hose by holding it up to the lever in the position you d like it The groove in the lever nose marks the spot where you ll cut the hose Make sure to leave a gentle curve in the hose with enough length to freely turn the bars Double check this part because you can t go back after you cut B Cut the hose using hydraulic hose cutters very sharp cable housing cutters MEASURE TWICE CUT ONCE SRAM Corporation January 2006 955 310588 000 Rev C Juicy Hose Length Adjustment and Bleeding Guide English CY stati NEW FITTINGS A While holding the hose firmly thread a new hosebarb into the end of the hose using a 2 5mm hex wrench B Slide a new compression fitting over the end of the hose with the new hosebarb Ready to install 5 RE INSTALL THE HOSE A Push
19. overnments outside of the United States including provinces in Canada may a Preclude the disclaimers and limitations of this warranty statement from limiting the statutory rights of the consumer e g United Kingdom b Otherwise restrict the ability of a manufacturer to enforce such disclaimers or limitations LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY To the extent allowed by local law except for the obligations specifically set forth in this warranty statement In no event shall SRAM or its third party suppliers be liable for direct indirect special incidental or consequential damages LIMITATIONS OF WARRANTY This warranty does not apply to products that have been incorrectly installed and or adjusted according to the respective SRAM technical installation manual The SRAM installation manuals can be found online at www SRAM com www rockshox com or www avidbike com e This warranty does not apply to damage to the product caused by a crash impact abuse of the product non compliance with manufacturer s specifications of usage or any other circumstances in which the product has been subjected to forces or loads beyond its design This warranty does not apply when the product has been modified This warranty does not apply when the serial number or production code has been deliberately altered defaced or removed This warranty does not apply to normal wear and tear Wear and tear parts are subject to damage as a result of normal use f
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