shimano 600 rear brake

[alecstilleyedye]

i've got a shimano 600 rear brake for which i cannot, for love nor money, find the right cable routing.

tbh i'd prefer to bin the thing and use a modern dual pivot caliper, but the frame is from 1958 and lbs reckons you can't get modern calipers to fit (especially not deep drop for mudguards).

if anyone can share a photo of how it should route, i'll be a happy bunny

 

[smokeysmoo]

I presume you mean the lever as you mention routing?

Is THIS is any use?

 

[Cycleops]

This is the routing on my Exage brakes, don't suppose 600's will be any different.

 

[Roadrider48]

This is the routing on my Exage brakes, don't suppose 600's will be any different.

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Same saddle as me, very comfy!

 

[fossyant]

Can you post a pic of the 600 brake calliper. There are many versions. I assume this is a pre 86 calliper. I have 86 onwards 600s

 

[Cycleops]

Same saddle as me, very comfy!

It's true.

 

[Roadrider48]

It's true.

Indeed! I had three saddles before the Selle. Stock and two Specialized ones. When I tried the Selle it was like sitting at home on the sofa. Haven't looked back since!

 

[alecstilleyedye]

Can you post a pic of the 600 brake calliper. There are many versions. I assume this is a pre 86 calliper. I have 86 onwards 600s

the issue is regarding the cable clamp as much as anything else; even with a cable puller I can't seem to get it so that the thing works...

 

[fossyant]

Try spinning the clamping washer so the tab is on the inside/underside of the arm and clamp on the inside of the bolt

 

[alecstilleyedye]

Try spinning the clamping washer so the tab is on the inside/underside of the arm and clamp on the inside of the bolt

worked a treat, if a little fiddly

 

[fossyant]

worked a treat, if a little fiddly

Love it.... Got to be done. Bit like chain line being straight.