Vintage Components - Shimano Brakes

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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.

Shimano 7403 series brake calipers. $90.00

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.

Shimano Dura-Ace 7800 brake calipers - $70.00

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

We don't have the original pads that came with the front calipers, but we will have no problem coming up with a good replacement for them, if the buyer so desires.

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.