Brompton brake caliper - rear - dual pivot

Dual pivot, side pull, bottom fed Brompton brake caliper.

Consists of assembled brake caliper, with Fibrax brake pads/holders complete with replacement gaiter. 

This document from Park Tool could be helpful if you are trying to set-up / tune your brakes.

The rear brake caliper has a slightly shorter brake bolt than the front brake caliper, as it passes through rear brake bridge rather than the wider crown of the front fork.

Tools required: 10mm spanner

Brompton brakes history:

• MK3 - this one - is the dual pivot Brompton caliper in an anodized finish introduced in 2008/2009 
• The MK3 was originally in silver and introduced in 2000/2001 but didn't become standard equipment until 2006
• MK2 was a single pivot from Alhonga
• MK1 was a single pivot from Saccon

Brompton part number: QBRCALDPF

About Brompton :

In 2010 Brompton produced 28000 bicycles (75% for the export Market) and are now the UKs largest bicycle manufacturer.

At the heart of the company is making a bloody good bike - says MD Will Butler-Adams. We don't need to say more.

The Brompton timeline

2012
Brompton launches the H type with a higher ride position and Mini Ortlieb bags 

2010
Brompton receives the Queens award for international trade and Queens award for innovation

2009
Andrew Ritchie receives the Prince Phillip designers prize
Brompton Wide Range Hub (BWR) introduced - with a 302% range
Satin finish introduced across the whole range

2007
Rear frame clip introduced

2005
S-type (sports / straight) and P Type handlebars introduced
Superlight upgrade launched - including alloy headset, titanium forks, rear frame, pedal bolt and mudguard stays.

2004 
Long wheelbase and improved hinge joints introduced 

2002
Brompton 2 sprocket derailleur system introduced

2000
Mark 3 models introduced - better componentry all round

1995
Brompton receives Queens award for export

1987
Brompton goes into full time production

1981
First 30 Brompton bikes produced to order

1976
Brompton Bicycle is registered as a limited company

1975
Andrew Ritchie begins designing a folding bike in his flat, overlooking the Brompton Oratory 

 

Related tags: Brompton Brakes Brake Caliper