Vintage Components - Shimano Brakes

On this page: Dura-Ace 7401 brake lever | 600 standard reach calipers | 105 dual-pivot calipers | 105 brake levers | Tourney sidepull calipers | Deore XT BR-M739 articulated V-brake front & rear calipers | STX RC cantilever calipers | STX SE cantilever calipers | Deore XT MTB brake levers | Deore LX BL-M570 ATB brake levers

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Shimano introduced its first professional level component group in 1973, labelling it Dura-Ace. This was also the first year Campagnolo produced its Super Record groupset. Shimano continually improved its Dura-Ace components. But Shimano really silenced all critics when Andy Hampsten won the 1988 Giro d'Italia on a Dura-Ace equipped bike.

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Shimano Dura-Ace 7401 right-hand single aero brake lever. Used, $35.00

Looking from behind the lever, the cable exits from the left side, meaning it is intended to be mounted on the right side of the bars.

Produced 1987 - 1988

From the front

On its side

And the other side

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Shimano 600 BR-6200 standard reach calipers. used. $40.00

Part# BR-32-03

• Nearly indistinguishable variations of this caliper set were produced from 1975 into the early 1980s.
• These calipers have nutted center bolts.
• Caliper reach is 43 - 57mm according to the Shimano catalogue.

There is some rust on the the quick-release pivots.

From the back

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Shimano 105 BR 5600 short reach dual-pivot brake calipers. used $50.00

Part# BR-34

• This is a powerful set of calipers in beautiful condition

They have a titanium finish that will go with any bike.

And from the back. They have allen-key recessed mounting bolts, of course.

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Shimano 105 - Golden Arrow brake levers. used. $30.00

Part# BL-31

Shimano part # Z-306

• These Shimano 105 brake levers are part of the first generation of 105 parts, which Shimano called "Golden Arrow". Some of components of this group had a "Golden Arrow" pattern engraved on them, but the brake levers did not.
• Produced 1983 - 1986

Gently used

Lovely condition

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Shimano Tourney calipers. used. $30.00

Part# BR-34

• There are many variations of the basic, well-made and reliable caliper. We're dating this set to the early 1980s.
• It features Shimano "Safety-pivot" mechanism, which can be seen in the photo of the back of the calipers. This helped keep the calipers centered and applying and and even closure when the brakes were applied.
• They have a reach of 43 - 53mm.

From the front. They have good clearance for bikes with fenders.

From the back, showing the "Safety-pivot" mechanism.

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Shimano Deore XT BR-M739 Articulated V-Brake front & rear calipers. Lightly used, $100.00

These brakes have a linkage that allows the pads to move in and out in a horizontal line to the rim, instead of a slanted arc as with regular V- brakes. The pads are also kept at the same angle throughout the stroke. This design makes the brakes very powerful, yet very controllable.

The front calipers

Another close view of the front calipers

And a third picture of the front calipers

The rear calipers

Side view of the rear calipers

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Shimano STX RC cantilever brake calipers. New, $50.00

Part# 81087

• These were produced in the early to mid 1990s.

Their high-end finish will help make any bike look good.

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Shimano STX SE cantilever brake calipers. Lightly used, $40.00

Shimano part# BR-MC32

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Shimano Deore XT 700 brake levers. Used $40.00

Part# BL-85

• These levers were produced 1983 - 1986. They are sometimes call 4-finger levers because of their generous gripping surface.
• Though the anodization is a bit worn, they work like new and will give many years of service. Shimano truly overbuilt these excellent levers. If you are building, restoring or repairing a 1980s mountain bike, these are your levers.

These levers use the large-diameter barrel brake cables.

These levers have seen a lot of fun, and they have a lot more excitement left in them.

Close-up showing the anodization wear.

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Deore LX BL-M570 ATB brake levers. New, 65.00

These levers have a power adjuster which allows the rider to change the relationship between the brake input and output. If the power adjuster is moved, the braking force can be dramatically increased, so that a high level of braking power can be achieved with only a small amount of of lever movement.

The power adjusters can be seen with settings from low (L) to high (H).

The flip side.