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  • What changes should I expect when using the SRAM Maven Tuning Kit with Maven A1 brakes? plus icon minus icon
  • Installing the Maven Tuning Kit on Maven A1 brakes provides increased mechanical advantage, resulting in lighter action at the lever and an easier initial lever pull.Each Tuning Kit includes two up... See more
  • What is the SRAM Maven Lever Tuning Kit? plus icon minus icon
  • The Maven Lever Tuning Kit includes our next-generation SwingLink, which delivers a more linear power delivery for maximum control and a lighter lever feel for ergonomic comfort. Updated premium bl... See more
  • Can I mix and match between SRAM Maven and Motive levers and calipers? plus icon minus icon
  • It is possible to mix and match some combinations, however, this won’t result in the intended lever feel or performance, as Motive and Maven components are designed to work as part of a complete ma... See more
  • Can I mix and match between A1 and B1 generation SRAM Mavens? plus icon minus icon
  • Yes, see our compatibility chart here for more details:  See more
  • Can I use the new carbon SRAM Maven ULT lever on my Maven A1 brakes? plus icon minus icon
  • The carbon lever blade in the Maven ULT Tuning Kit (part number: 00.5018.278.000) is compatible with Maven A1 ULT and SLV.Maven A1 BRZ and Maven Base both use a different lever interface and are no... See more
  • Is the Maven Lever Tuning Kit backward compatible with all SRAM Mavens? plus icon minus icon
  • Maven A1 ULT, SLV, and BRZ can all be retrofitted with the new tuning kits. Maven Base cannot be retrofitted. Maven ULT and SLV Tuning Kits are interchangeable, but due to lever-body differences, B... See more
  • What is different between SRAM Maven A1 and B1 brakes? plus icon minus icon
  • Our updated SRAM Maven B1 models have a few small but impactful changes from the already impressive Maven A1 series. There are 3 primary updates that were made:• Maven B1 levers have updated lever ... See more
  • Should I choose Motive or Maven brakes? plus icon minus icon
  • Fork travel is a good indicator of intended use, and is great starting point when deciding between Motive or Maven brakes. Motive brakes are best suited for bikes that feature 100mm-140mm of front ... See more
  • What is the difference between HS2 and CenterLine rotors? plus icon minus icon
  • HS2 rotors offer 7% more power over the same size CenterLine rotor. They offer better heat management properties due to the thermal dissipating paint on the rotor spokes, as well as the overall 2.0... See more
  • Should I choose organic or sintered brake pads for my Maven brakes? plus icon minus icon
  • Brake pad material choice can greatly affect the ride qualities of your brakes. It can also be chosen based on the conditions that you plan to ride in. Organic brake pads are great if you are wanti... See more
  • How does rotor size effect performance on my Maven brakes? plus icon minus icon
  • For every 20mm jump in rotor size, the mechanical power increase is 14%. This means that going from a 180mm rotor to a 220mm rotor would boost system power by 28%. But too big of a rotor could also... See more
  • How do I tune my Maven brakes? plus icon minus icon
  • Maven can be tuned through rotor size and type, as well as pad compound choice. We recommend starting with the smallest size rotors that your frame and fork will accept, and tuning from there. See more
  • Do Maven brake calipers have Bleeding Edge fittings? plus icon minus icon
  • Yes, they use a mineral oil specific Bleeding Edge fitting. The 5mm size of the fitting is unique to Maven and will only interface with the SRAM Mineral Oil bleed kit. This is to ensure that incomp... See more
  • Which is the right brake fluid for my SRAM Maven mineral oil brake? plus icon minus icon
  • Maven brakes, like all SRAM mineral oil brakes, require Maxima Mineral Brake Oil which was co-developed with SRAM.  You can find it using part number 00.5318.030.000 - 4oz/120ml or 00.5318.030.001 ... See more
  • Are SRAM Maven mineral oil brakes compatible with mineral oils from other brake manufacturers? plus icon minus icon
  • No. We have not tested all other mineral oils, and cannot guarantee performance or safety. Damage resulting from the use of brake fluids other than Maxima Mineral Brake Oil is not covered under war... See more
  • What should I do if DOT fluid was accidentally used in my mineral oil brake bleed? plus icon minus icon
  • Unfortunately, the brake should be replaced. DOT brake fluid contamination will cause degradation of the seals used in the mineral oil system and the brakes will be unsafe to continue to use. This ... See more
  • Does Maven have a different bleed process than Code, Level, or DB8? plus icon minus icon
  • No, Maven uses the same bleed process and techniques as other SRAM brakes, but requires the use of a Mineral Oil specific bleed kit. You can find this information in the manual here, or in the vide... See more
  • How do I bleed my Maven mineral oil brakes? plus icon minus icon
  • For the full step-by-step process please refer to the Maven manual or the SRAM MTB Mineral Oil Brake Bleed video found below: See more
  • What brake hose kit does Maven use? plus icon minus icon
  • Maven Ultimate and Maven Silver use the Silver Banjo Disc Brake Hose Kit - part number 00.5318.038.000.  Maven Bronze uses the Double Compression SRAM Disc Brake Hose Kit - part number 00.5318.036.... See more
  • Is my SRAM Maven mineral oil brake compatible with SRAM’s existing brake small parts and hoses? plus icon minus icon
  • Yes, Maven is compatible with SRAM Stealth-a-Majig hose barb, olive and compression fittings, SRAM hydraulic brake hoses, and SRAM Hydraulic Brake Grease, which was previously known as DOT Grease  See more
  • Do Maven brakes have Contact Point Adjust and Lever Reach Adjust? plus icon minus icon
  • Maven Ultimate, Silver, Bronze, and Base all utilize tool-free Lever Reach Adjust, while Maven Ultimate and Silver also feature Contact Point Adjust.  See more
  • How do I bed-in my Maven brakes? plus icon minus icon
  • Please follow the SRAM MTB Brake 'bed-in' procedure. See more
  • Do I need to change my rotor if I try a different pad material? plus icon minus icon
  • We advise you to use new rotors when changing to a new pad compound material.  All disc brake pad compounds embed a thin layer of pad material into the rotor during brake bed-in and use. Introducin... See more
  • Does Maven require any specific mounting hardware? plus icon minus icon
  • Maven requires the use of the new 20P-1 or 20P-2 brackets when a 20mm adapter is needed to accommodate a change to a larger rotor size. It is not compatible with the old post mount 20P bracket. Oth... See more
  • I thought DOT fluid was better? plus icon minus icon
  • Each brake option we offer has been designed to use the fluid and seals that will give it maximum performance. With Maven, this option turned out to be mineral oil. See more
  • Do Maven brakes use mineral oil or DOT fluid? plus icon minus icon
  • Maven is a mineral oil brake. For Maven to meet our requirements as a mineral oil brake, we went through many seal material iterations to find the most heat resistant compound. Formulated to work w... See more
  • The carbon lever blades from Code Ultimate look very similar, are they compatible with my Maven brakes? plus icon minus icon
  • No - there is not any lever compatibility between Code and Maven. If a Code blade is installed on a Maven lever, it could lead to system closure. This is a critical safety concern, and thus we do n... See more
  • Does Maven retain that same ‘SRAM’ lever feel? plus icon minus icon
  • Yes, Maven delivers a rate of leverage that changes throughout the lever stroke. The farther you pull along the arc, the more power Maven sends to the pistons. It’s what we call progressive power a... See more
  • Do the Maven (XL) pads have a specific compound? plus icon minus icon
  • Maven's XL brake pads are available in organic and sintered. The pad compounds are the exact same as what is found in Code's L brake pads, with the difference being in the overall shape and size of... See more
  • Will the higher power on my Maven brakes increase the wear of pads/rotors? plus icon minus icon
  • Pad and rotor life on the Maven brakes is about the same or slightly better than with Code. See more
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