SRAM 2016 Centerline GuideUltimate

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CENTERLINE X ROTORS GUIDE ULTIMATE

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LIGHT, QUIET, SMOOTH AVAILABLE: July 2015

CenterLine X rotors are the lighter-weight version of

SRAMs quiet, smooth and robust CenterLine rotors,

featuring a two-piece design with an alloy center and steel brake track.

Diameter: 140mm, 160mm, 180mm

Hub interface: 6-bolt, Center Lock

Aluminum carrier

Steel CenterLine brake track

Color options (aluminum center): Black

Weight: 86g (140mm), 102g (160mm), 125g (180mm)

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5 FOLLOW THE LEADER

The SRAM Guide brake family introduced a new

standard for mountain bike brakes through rigorous

design and testing, and has been proven at the

highest levels of competition in the Enduro World Series and with downhill World Cup wins. With its

completely new, 4-piston S4 caliper, SwingLink

lever cam, and carbon lever blade, the 360-gram

Guide Ultimate stands alone as the new leader in its

class. It has been engineered to be light and powerful, with superior heat management

capabilities, which give you better, more

consistent, more reliable braking. The new caliper design also incorporates a re-designed seal and

aluminum piston interface for ease of setup and improved consistency, while Bleeding Edge

technology makes bleeding Guide Ultimate a quick

and easy task.

GUIDE ULTIMATE INTRODUCTION

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6 GUIDE ULTIMATE AVAILABLE: May 2015

WHATS NEW:

S4 caliper

1. Consistency and easy setup

2. Heat management

3. Bleeding Edge technology

Carbon lever blade

Titanium hardware

Proven Guide lever design featuring Swinglink, Timing Port Closure

Tool-free Contact Point and Reach Adjust

Aluminum caliper and lever body

Lever pivot bearing

Compatible with current SRAM Guide brake pads

Colors: Arctic Grey Ano and Black Ano

Weight: 360g (front brake, includes rotor, hose,

clamp, adapter and all bolts)

GUIDE ULTIMATE OVERVIEW

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7 S4 CALIPER

The all-new S4 Caliper features four machined and

Moly-coated aluminum pistons for consistent

rollback and easy set-up, improved heat

management features and Bleeding Edge porting and adapter technology for easy bleeds.

Pistons diameter: two 14mm and two 16mm pistons

for power and modulation

New seals, gland geometry and piston coating for

improved rollback, results in easier setup and improved consistency.

Heat Management: enlarged pad pocket, piston

insulators and Heat Shield reduce operating

temperature and minimize heat transfer to the

caliper body.

Bleeding Edge: new bleeding adapter and porting

for quick, mess-free bleeding.

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8 NEW SEALS, PISTONS AND GLAND GEOMETRY

The S4 caliper features completely redesigned seals, pistons and gland

geometry that ensure consistent piston rollback. This translates into:

Easy setup: less time required to achieve proper caliper alignment and pad

retraction for drag-free performance.

Consistency: precise piston rollback guarantees a constant lever feel and

contact point in all situations.

Forged aluminum pistons Moly (molybdenum

disulfide) coating Consistent piston

retraction and lever feel

Molded seal Cold weather performance Increased elasticity

Improved consistency

New gland geometry Tightened tolerances Refined shape

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!HEAT SHIELD Aluminum heat shields breaks the thermal connection

between the pad and caliper body.

Reduces caliper fluid temperature

by about 20C even in the most extreme testing conditions.

Patent pending.

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PISTON INSULATOR Insulator integrated in the piston.

Phenolic pad interface: phenolic compound reduces heat transfer

from the pads to the piston thus reducing fluid operating

temperature.

Aluminum seal interface: consistent finish and reduced seal wear.

OPEN PAD POCKET More air flow through the caliper to reduce heat:

Pad pocket is 2mm wider than the standard Guide caliper.

Pad pocket length is increased to expose full length of brake pads to air flow.

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10 BLEEDING EDGE TECHNOLOGY

New bleed porting and fluid path make it easier to push

fluid through the caliper for quick and easy bleeding.

GUIDE ULTIMATE BLEEDING EDGE

Dedicated bleed adapter for the S4 caliper plugs into the bleed port and seals the system to minimize air

contamination and fluid loss.

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GUIDE ULTIMATE CENTERLINE X ROTORS PRICING

PART USD ($) EU () GBP ()

Guide Ultimate, Ti Hardware, Black Ano Front 950mm Hose* 288 301 229

Guide Ultimate, Ti Hardware, Black Ano Rear 1800mm Hose* 288 301 229

Guide Ultimate, Ti Hardware, Artic Grey Front 950mm Hose* 288 301 229

Guide Ultimate, Ti Hardware, Artic Grey Rear 1800mm Hose* 288 301 229

Rotor Centerline 140mm Black (includes Ti rotor bolts) 72 75 57

Rotor Centerline 160mm Black (includes Ti rotor bolts) 72 75 57

Rotor Centerline 180mm Black (includes Ti rotor bolts) 78 81 62

SRAM Bleed Fitting Tool (works with SRAM Bleed Kits) S4 Caliper - Guide Ultimate

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*All Guide Ultimate brakes include SRAM Bleed Fitting Tool for S4 Caliper. Rotors and adapters are sold separately.

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XC TRAIL ENDURO GRAVITY

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SWINGLINK

Squeeze a new SRAM brake lever and you notice it

immediately. Less deadband. More positive pad

engagement. A new cam system requires less lever throw to push the pads toward the rotor. Thats great,

but theres more to perfect braking performance than just power. You need control. Many brake systems

minimize deadbandbut at the cost of modulation.

SwingLink solves that with its special cam shape. When the pads contact the rotor, power is

modulated, avoiding that on/off brake feel. Its the perfect balance of power and precision.

PIGGYBACK RESERVOIR

The brake fluid reservoir on SRAMs latest lever design is optimized for both performance and ease

of use. The PiggyBack Reservoir offers a simple, failsafe way to manage brake fluid, and also allows

for ambidextrous lever placementso you can

switch your levers on the handlebar and run them moto without hassle.

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TIMING PORT CLOSURE

A hydraulic brakes timing port is the connection

between the reservoir and the master cylinder bore.

When the lever is squeezed, a cup seal passes this area and closes the port, which pressurizes the

system. SRAMs new timing port closure system, features durable seals and an ultra-smooth cylinder

bore finish producing dependable braking power

and consistency.

CONTACT POINT ADJUST

Some people like the instantaneous power of a short lever throw. Others prefer the feel of a longer

throw. With Contact Point Adjust, you can pick the

position you want your fingers to be in when your brakes are engaged. Its a quick and easy way to

customize the feel of your brakes without having to move the pads. Its also a way to balance both

brake levers to feel exactly the same.

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REACH ADJUST

Brake lever fit and feel is a personal thing. Riders have

individual positioning preferences, as well as unique

hand sizes and finger lengths. Reach Adjust makes it easy to adjust your lever for maximum one-finger

control for everyone.

DEADBAND

This refers to the time between the moment you

engage the lever and when the pads contact the rotor. SRAM technologies such as SwingLink balance the

dual demands of minimizing deadband and optimizing modulation for braking finesse and control.

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EXPANDABLE BLADDER

SRAMs new brake lever design includes a

reshaped bladder, that helps regulate and reduce

air bubbles. The bladder is specifically shaped to evacuate air from the lever and push the fluid

exactly where its needed. The result is improved back-pressure relief, which produces dependable

braking power and consistency.

DIRECTLINK

SRAMs DirectLink lever design produces a solid,

positive feel the second you squeeze the lever to engage the brake It offers a no-nonsense solution

to give you precise control.

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16 GUIDE RSC REACH, SWINGLINK, CONTACT ADJUST

WEIGHT: 381 GRAMS

Top of the Guide line

SwingLink: reduces deadband

Timing Port Closure, piggyback reservoir, Pure Bladder:

solid, consistent performance in every condition

Contact point adjust, reach adjust, MatchMaker X

compatible

Lightweight, four piston, Guide caliper: trail power at XC weight

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17 GUIDE RS REACH, SWINGLINK

WEIGHT: 385 GRAMS

SwingLink: reduces deadband

Timing Port Closure, piggyback reservoir, Pure Bladder: solid, consistent performance

in every condition

Reach adjust, MatchMaker X compatible

Lightweight, four piston, Guide caliper: trail

power at XC weight

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18 GUIDE R REACH

WEIGHT: 390 GRAMS

DirectLink: Direct lever / master piston

connection

Timing Port Closure, piggyback reservoir, Pure

Bladder: solid, consistent performance in every

condition

Reach adjust, MatchMaker X compatible

Lightweight, four piston, Guide caliper: trail power at XC weight

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19 DB5 SIMPLE, POWERFUL, SOLID

WEIGHT: 410 GRAMS

DirectLink: direct lever / master piston

connection

Timing Port Closure, piggyback reservoir, Pure

Bladder: solid, consistent performance in every

condition

Two piston caliper with high and low hose

routing options

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20 DB3 AFFORDABLE POWER

WEIGHT: 415 GRAMS

Increased negative volume combats heat expansion

and lever variation

Larger caliper pistons for more power than DB1

Split clamp lever

Flip-Flop lever design

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21 DB1 AFFORDABLE POWER

WEIGHT: 415 GRAMS

Increased negative volume combats heat expansion

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