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Bikes: 2015 Windsor Oxford; 2012 Trek T900; 2008 Iron Horse Commuter; 1999 Specialized Stumpjumper M2 Pro; 1999 Kona Lava Dome; 1992 Trek 520 Tour; 1980 Fuji Grand Tour SE; 1973 Raleigh LTD-3; 1956 Robin Hood; 198x Worksman Industrial Trike

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.
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