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SRAM Force Bleed Issue - Help Appreciated !

New SRAM Force group. Brakes hoses came attached to levers and calipers. After cutting to fit to frame and routing internally, I'm in the process of bleeding them. I can't get fluid to pass through the lever (even disconnected the hose from the lever). I'm also noticing that both un-bled levers almost feel like they are "locked" into position, both are super firm and won't move much at all (again, despite being un-bled). I'm primarily a Shimano brake guy, I have bled SRAM brakes very occasionally, hoping I'm missing something obvious. I've followed the SRAM bleed YouTube video to a T. Thanks in advance - I'm so close to getting this build to the finish line!

Kirk in Michigan

Do they have plastic shipping blocks under the levers?

SRAM road brakes use a stealthamajig fitting in the lever. You must torque the compression nut to 8nm to force the spring open, which opens the line.

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Originally Posted by wschruba (Post 23758217)

SRAM road brakes use a stealthamajig fitting in the lever. You must torque the compression nut to 8nm to force the spring open, which opens the line.

Even if the line has been removed and cut? Or maybe the OP cut the caliper end?