Vintage Components - Shimano Brakes

On this page: Dura-Ace 1st generation brakeset | Dura-Ace 7403 brake calipers | Dura-Ace 7800 brake calipers | 600 standard reach calipers | BR-R650 calipers | 105 dual-pivot calipers | Tourney sidepull calipers | Deore XT MTB 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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Dura-Ace first generation complete B-210 brake set. used $130.00

Part# BR-33

These are the first generation of Dura-Ace single pivot brakes. They were produced from 1973 to 1979. Shimano's original part number was B-210 and in 1975 was renamed BA-100. The levers appear to be M-140's, which were made 1973-1976.

They have nutted center bolts and are standard reach.

Oh, and they are in wonderful condition.

This set even has its original hoods. Sweet.

Close-up of the calipers. There is some rust on the chrome-plated QR hardware and the wheel guides.

And the caliper backs.

The levers with their original hoods.

Another view

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Shimano 7403 series brake calipers. $90.00

Part# BR-30

We date these calipers as 1990 production. They have the high-mechanical advantage dual-pivot design, both front and rear.

These calipers have a minimum brake-pad reach of 39mm and a max of 49mm

The rear caliper (left) has some scuffing. You can see it in the photo

Back of the calipers. They are in wonderful condition.

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Shimano Dura-Ace 7800 brake calipers - $70.00

Part# BR-31

The Dura-Ace 7800 groupset was produced from 2006 through 2008. These calipers, with a reach of 39mm to 49mm are in lovely condition.

Shimano put a lovely finish on these calipers. Note, they are dual-pivot for high mechanical advantage.

You can see Shimano's engineers removed all excess material to make rigid, light and strong calipers.

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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 600 BR-R650 Brake Calipers used. $65.00

Part# BR-32-02

This caliper set is perfect for those looking for a powerful dual-pivot brake caliper set that is both well-finished and reasonably priced. Because of their good finish and that there is no model name printed on the parts, they will go with about any group.

The 600 BR-R650's have Ultegra-level components (note the "600" in the part name), but have a silver finish. They are clean, neat stoppers.

These calipers are fitted with new Clarks CPS459 55mm brake pads.

Caliper reach: 47-57mm. These are mid-range, not short-reach calipers. They are modern calipers with allen-key frame fixing bolts.

These calipers will look good on any bike.

From the back. Their condition is near new.

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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 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 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.