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Mid School BMX (>87) 1989 to 2003 (<05) => Mid School ( Keep the faith ) => Topic started by: wolfybmx on September 27, 2009, 05:43 PM

Title: correct brake for my 96 auburn
Post by: wolfybmx on September 27, 2009, 05:43 PM

what would be the era correct type of brake and lever  that would have been used on my 96 auburn. the frame has the canti type frame bosses. thanx

if you got pics so i can source the right type this would also be great  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: correct brake for my 96 auburn
Post by: gobshite on September 27, 2009, 06:56 PM

is the a cable stop/hanger on the frame?

Title: Re: correct brake for my 96 auburn
Post by: wolfybmx on September 27, 2009, 06:58 PM

YES IT IS

Title: Re: correct brake for my 96 auburn
Post by: gobshite on September 27, 2009, 07:07 PM

any canti type brake really, retro shimano lx,deore,xt,xtr...

general lee had one in the for sale section i think,

or theres a nice deore on the bay atm :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: correct brake for my 96 auburn
Post by: gobshite on September 27, 2009, 07:08 PM

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Shimano-Deore-XT-M737-Cantilever-Brakes-Canti_W0QQitemZ200387945738QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR?hash=item2ea80d650a&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14#ht_500wt_924

Title: Re: correct brake for my 96 auburn
Post by: gobshite on September 27, 2009, 07:11 PM

sexier..... :smitten:

http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-in-Pkg-Vintage-Paul-Stoplights-Canti-brakes_W0QQitemZ130333678848QQcmdZViewItemQQptZCycling_Parts_Accessories?hash=item1e587e1d00&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14#ht_500wt_924

Title: Re: correct brake for my 96 auburn
Post by: generallee on September 28, 2009, 11:40 PM

I have a pair of retro Shimano Deore LX canti brakes, still in the box from 1992. in black - and a tech 77 lever would be right - I have a load of them too - pm me if you are interested wolfy. thats my old auburn by the way!
steve