Shimano BR-R517 Road Disc Brake Caliper - Black

This compact mechanical disc brake caliper features a hard-wearing aluminium construction, which makes it great at handling all the intensity that's associated with long days out on the road. Shimano has also equipped this model with adjustable brake pad clearance, so you can enjoy a perfect set-up. Weighing in at only 181g, this is a great choice of upgrade for riders who want powerful and dependable braking from a lightweight road bike caliper.

• Disc brake power for road or cyclo cross bikes without the fuss of hydraulic fluid systems
• Cable operated mechanical disc brake design means that you can upgrade to discs using existing compatible road brake levers or STIs
• Independently adjustable right and left pad clearance for perfect set up
• Super lightweight low profile body uses a forged one piece alloy design that increases rigidity and reduces weight
• Long arm design maximises performance for light braking control with New Super SLR brake levers
• Mount type: Post mount (PM)
• Shim-less mounting system for quick and easy setup
• Post type calliper can be adapted to International standard mount frames and forks with various rotor sizes
• Can be used with Centre-Lock and 6-bolt rotors
• Calliper comes with resin G01S disc pads (can be used with sintered G03S or G03Ti)