Shimano Dura-Ace BR-7400 / BL-7401 c.1987 Vintage Brake Set
£295.00
✓ Original parts - produced in the 1980s
✓ Professionally checked & cleaned
✓ Worldwide shipping
Shimano Dura-Ace brake calipers and brake levers, hailing from Japan and dating back to 1987. Made from aluminium/steel/rubber and weighing in at 635 grams for the set. A fine choice for keeping your vintage bike authentic, but also great for any other compatible bike.
The brake calipers and levers have been cleaned, thoroughly checked by one of our mechanics and graded as excellent condition, but do take a good look at the detailed photos so you can see the cosmetic condition before you buy.OVERVIEW
Brake Calipers - Shimano Dura-Ace BR-7400
Brake Levers - Shimano Dura-Ace BL-7401
Production Era - 1980s
Material - Aluminium / Steel / Rubber
Weight - 635 g
Stock Code - U-G2-BS-CP1V
NB - Complete with original box & cables (45 cm & 112 cm lengths), but the brake set has been used.
TECHNICAL INFO
Caliper Type - Single Pivot (Side Pull)
Front Brake Drop - 39 mm - 49 mm
Rear Brake Drop - 39 mm - 49 mm
Brake Fixing - Recessed Allen Key
Cable Routing - Aero
Bar Clamp Size - 24.2 mm
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▼SHIPPING, TAXES & RETURNS
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We've been safely sending orders around the world since 2010. There's a handy shipping calculator on the shopping cart page so you can see the cost of postage as soon as you've added it to your basket. Your order will be carefully packed and sent with tracking & insurance, we despatch most orders within 2-3 days but larger items and orders placed before the weekend can take an extra day or two to process.
We accept returns, please notify us within 14 days and ensure the item arrives back with us no later than 30 days after the order was received.
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▼SAFETY & COMPLIANCE
- This product complies with the EU General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR). Professional installation and regular inspections are strongly recommended. Due to the product's age, extra care should be taken during use.
Product Manufacturer - Shimano Inc. 3-77 Oimatsu-cho, Sakai-ku, Sakai-shi, Osaka 590-8577, Japan
EU Authorised Representative - Global Trade Department NI Ltd, Office 834, Unit 6, 100 Lisburn Road, Belfast BT9 6AG, Northern Ireland
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▼HELP SECTION
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Caliper Type - side pull calipers (single or dual pivot) require nothing more than a brake hole to fix them to as the cable feeds straight into one of the arms, whereas centre pull calipers require a brazed-on or fitted cable hanger to allow the cable to be pulled from the centre.
Brake Drop - measured from the centre of the brake mounting hole to the centre of the wheel rim, measured in a straight line. Your measurement must be within the range of the caliper's given brake drop.
Brake Fixing - this refers to the way the brake is secured to the bike. For recessed allen key fixings the hole to the rear of the the fork crown/brake bridge should measure around 8mm, allowing the allen key head to be inserted and fixed to the brake bolt. External hex nut fixings require a hole of around 6mm, the hex nut is fixed to the protruding part of the brake bolt.
Cable Routing - non-aero means the cables come out at the top of the brake levers, meaning the cables are on show. With aero levers the cable comes out of a small hole by the handlebar, allowing the cables to be hidden under the handlebar tape.
Bar Clamp Size - this should be close to the outside diameter of your handlebars at the point the brake levers will be fitted. This will rarely present a problem with drop bars as 23.8 mm is standard, and a 24.2 mm clamp will fit just fine as they do have a little adjustment in them. There are some older sizes to watch out for but these will be noticeably different.
