Identify a side-pull brake caliper
Hi, I have checked the Park Tool website about servicing side-pull brakes but I cannot find one I have. See the attached pic.
Most of the time, the side-pull brakes do not work as well as dual pivot or V-brakes but this particular one I have is excellent. The mounting bolt does not go through the two brake arms and it only serves as an attaching bolt to the front fork. You center it almost the same way as centering dual pivot brakes.
It came in a Free Spirit with a Shimano 3-speed/coast brake so it is the front brake.
What is this type called? I would like to get more of these to replace other (bad) side-pull brakes I have on various old bikes.
Thanks.