Author Topic: correct brake for my 96 auburn (Read 998 times)

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

gobshite · « **Reply #1 on:** September 27, 2009, 06:56 PM »

is the a cable stop/hanger on the frame?

wolfybmx · « **Reply #2 on:** September 27, 2009, 06:58 PM »

YES IT IS

gobshite · « **Reply #3 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

gobshite · « **Reply #4 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

gobshite · « **Reply #5 on:** September 27, 2009, 07:11 PM »

sexier.....

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

generallee · « **Reply #6 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