Older Shimano Tourney sidepull brakes

Hi, I have a circa 1986 Shogun 400 roadbike with Shimano Tourney
sidepull brakes. This bike has 27" wheels and I am looking for a
replacement for the rear brake which is broken. Any idea online where I
may find this brake so I can replace it? Thanks

"me" wrote:
I have a circa 1986 Shogun 400 roadbike with Shimano Tourney
sidepull brakes. This bike has 27" wheels and I am looking for a
replacement for the rear brake which is broken. Any idea online where I
may find this brake so I can replace it?

You need to measure the distance from the center of the brake bolt to the
center of your rims. This will tell you how much "reach" you need. You also
have to determine if your frame takes recessed or nutted brake attachment.

See:
http://www.sheldonbrown.com/gloss_ra-e.html#reach

http://www.sheldonbrown.com/gloss_ra-e.html#recessed

http://sheldonbrown.com/harris/brakes.html

Art Harris

Hi again,
The reach is 50mm and is a traditional nut design (the nut being in the top and
center). Is the Shimano A550 what I need? Thanks

Arthur Harris wrote:

"me" wrote:
I have a circa 1986 Shogun 400 roadbike with Shimano Tourney
sidepull brakes. This bike has 27" wheels and I am looking for a
replacement for the rear brake which is broken. Any idea online where I
may find this brake so I can replace it?

You need to measure the distance from the center of the brake bolt to the
center of your rims. This will tell you how much "reach" you need. You also
have to determine if your frame takes recessed or nutted brake attachment.

See:
http://www.sheldonbrown.com/gloss_ra-e.html#reach

http://www.sheldonbrown.com/gloss_ra-e.html#recessed

http://sheldonbrown.com/harris/brakes.html

Art Harris

"me" wrote:

The reach is 50mm and is a traditional nut design (the nut being in the
top and
center). Is the Shimano A550 what I need?

That should do it. And since the A550 has a reach of 47-57mm, it should work
even if you eventually switch to smaller 700c wheels.

Art Harris