Disc Brake Identificatation and Parts
10-07-13, 01:28 PM
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Disc Brake Identificatation and Parts
Hey,
So just wanted to see if you could help me identify the disk brake I have. It's on an old Free Spirit Sears bike. It's Shimano and it has some inscription saying SE-DISC but I'm not sure what model is it. Here some photos:
https://imgur.com/0eTPKpu
https://imgur.com/qHwtQc5
https://imgur.com/TWkQzXH
Ultimately I'd like to replace the pads, i've been told by the bike shop that they're pretty much gone. I found a link on amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Shimano-Disc-B.../dp/B001AQP7BK
Also there's this guide from Shimano but I also can't find a model staring with "SE" - https://www.shimano.com/publish/conte...ake%20Pads.pdf
So hope you can help, thanks!
J.
So just wanted to see if you could help me identify the disk brake I have. It's on an old Free Spirit Sears bike. It's Shimano and it has some inscription saying SE-DISC but I'm not sure what model is it. Here some photos:
https://imgur.com/0eTPKpu
https://imgur.com/qHwtQc5
https://imgur.com/TWkQzXH
Ultimately I'd like to replace the pads, i've been told by the bike shop that they're pretty much gone. I found a link on amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Shimano-Disc-B.../dp/B001AQP7BK
Also there's this guide from Shimano but I also can't find a model staring with "SE" - https://www.shimano.com/publish/conte...ake%20Pads.pdf
So hope you can help, thanks!
J.
10-07-13, 02:01 PM
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shimano made disk brakes back int he 70s or so
and they did not last very long
and parts havent been made for them since soon after their introduction
i am guessing they look like the brakes in this thread
https://www.vitalmtb.com/forums/Mecha...swap-meet,6117
shimano made disk brakes back int he 70s or so
and they did not last very long
and parts havent been made for them since soon after their introduction
i am guessing they look like the brakes in this thread
https://www.vitalmtb.com/forums/Mecha...swap-meet,6117
10-07-13, 02:24 PM
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Remove the old pads and compare its shape to the ones you linked.
If they don't match, maybe they'll match one of these: https://www.koolstop.com/english/disc_pads.html
Here's a chart from Shimano. Your model isn't listed but maybe the same pad shape is still used: https://www.shimano.com/publish/conte...ake%20Pads.pdf
If they don't match, maybe they'll match one of these: https://www.koolstop.com/english/disc_pads.html
Here's a chart from Shimano. Your model isn't listed but maybe the same pad shape is still used: https://www.shimano.com/publish/conte...ake%20Pads.pdf
10-07-13, 02:59 PM
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They Orphaned that stuff, long ago, since there is no fittings for any contemporary discs,
I recommend Drum Brake Hubs.. in rebuilt wheels .
might find someone selling S-A steel shell Hubs , they would cost less than the Aluminum ones
with a steel drum in them ..
I recommend Drum Brake Hubs.. in rebuilt wheels .
might find someone selling S-A steel shell Hubs , they would cost less than the Aluminum ones
with a steel drum in them ..
10-07-13, 07:24 PM
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Thank you for the replies. I guess that then there isn't anyway to find out except if i take it apart and see what they really look like and try to find a similar shape/form in the Shimano catalog. I'm not that crafty with fixing these mechanical things myself and am not sure if it's worth it but i guess i'll talk to local shops and see if they'd help...
tnx
tnx
