Wanted: Long reach brake caliper...

Posted on Mon 10th, November 2014

• #1

Ben77

Building up a bike and I require a front brake caliper that'll accommodate a 68mm drop with a recessed fitting, so something like Tektro's R559/R365's would be perfect. Even a pair would be considered.
If anyone has something they would be prepared to post please get in touch.
• #2

Jome

Hi, I have a pair of CLB calipers you can have for a tenner plus postage.

They are gunmetal finish with modern pads.

Regards,
John
• #3

Ben77

Thanks for your reply John, forgot to mention a quick release lever is preferred so I may give these a miss.
Btw what's the drop on them CLB's?
• #4

Jome

No worries...just checked and they are 47-60mm so too short for you anyway!
• #5

Ben77

Thanks for checking John.
After some research it looks like a Dia Compe BRS 202 has sufficient drop and quick release, if anyone has a front one doing nothing, I'd be interested also.

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