RKD 168 RALEIGH STIRRUP FRONT BRAKE CALIPER + “RAINCHECK” LEATHER BLOCKS
Original price
£24.99
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Original price
£24.99
Original price
£24.99
£24.99
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£24.99
Current price
£24.99
RKD 168 RALEIGH STIRRUP FRONT BRAKE CALIPER + “RAINCHECK” LEATHER BLOCKS
- Just found in the bosses barn this Genuine new old stock Raleigh Front Brake Calliper that has been made in ENGLAND by Raleigh or Sturmey Archer in Nottingham
- Fitted with Raleigh branded leather brake shoes ( known as “raincheck” ) which were specially designed to make better braking on steel rims in the wet
- We are not sure of the actual year this was made but we are 95% certain its from 1970’s 5% chance early 80’s (so make your own mind up )
- This is still with the original Raleigh poly bag packaging & code number.
- We think this was for a Raleigh tourer , town bike, sports bike etc as reach is not long enough for some Raleigh models (see below)
- Fantastic Chrome Plated Finish as good as when it was made around 35-40 years ago
- Has “made in England” stamped on it
- Full Threaded Caliper bolt that could be cut to suit front or rear with a fine pitch thread (not metric)
- Length of bolt 50mm
- Approx 85mm maximum reach with a 55mm Minimum
- Supplied with Raleigh brand Raincheck brake blocks with leather face
- Weight 230grams (approx)
- A Very Rare piece of British made bike history