Shimano BR-5500 is a high-performance caliper brake designed for road bikes, offering precise braking control and reliable stopping power. Its lightweight construction and aerodynamic design make it suitable for competitive racing and long-distance rides. The BR-5500 features adjustable shoe clearance and centering, allowing for fine-tuning of braking performance. Its compatibility with various brake levers and cable types ensures seamless integration with different bike setups.
Shimano BR-5500 is a high-performance caliper brake designed for road bikes, offering precise braking control and reliable stopping power. Its lightweight construction and aerodynamic design make it suitable for competitive racing and long-distance rides. The BR-5500 features adjustable shoe clearance and centering, allowing for fine-tuning of braking performance. Its compatibility with various brake levers and cable types ensures seamless integration with different bike setups.
SI-8FA0H
BR-7700
BR-6500
BR-5500
BR-5501
Brake lever
Caliper Brake
Brake cable
In order to realize the best performance, we recommend that the folowing
combination be used.
Series
SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS
Before use‚ read these instructions carefully‚ and follow them for correct use.
It is important to completely understand the operation of your
bicycle's brake system. Improper use of your bicycle's brake
system may result in a loss of control or an accident, which
could lead to severe injury. Because each bicycle may
handle differently, be sure to learn the proper braking
technique (including brake lever pressure and bicycle control
characteristics) and operation of your bicycle.
This can be done by consulting your professional bicycle
dealer and the bicycle's owners manual, and by practicing
your riding and braking technique.
Securely tighten the caliper brake mounting nuts to the
specified tightening torque.
Use lock nuts with nylon inserts (self-locking nuts) for nut-
type brakes.
For sunken nut type brakes, use sunken nuts of the
appropriate length which can be turned six times or more;
when re-installing, apply sealant (locking adhesive) to the
nut threads.
If the nuts become loose and the brakes fall off, they may get
caught up in the bicycle and the bicycle may fall over.
Particularly if this happens with the front wheel, the bicycle
may be thrown forward and serious injury could result.
Obtain and read the service instructions carefully prior to
installing the parts. Loose, worn, or damaged parts may
cause serious injury to the rider.
We strongly recommend only using genuine Shimano
replacement parts.
WARNING
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ULTEGRADURA-ACE
BR-6500
ST-R600/BL-R600
BR-7700
ST-7700-C
ST-7700-B
ST-6510
ST-5500-CA
ST-5510
BR-5500
BR-5501
Caliper Brake
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1.
2.
Installation of the brake lever
5 mm Allen key
Outer casing
Tightening torque:
6 – 8 Nm {52 – 69 in. lbs.}
Checking the outer casing
Outer casing
Inner cable end
Installation bolt
Cable hook
Cable hook
Inner cable end
1
2
Check to be sure that the
outer casing has been
completely and correctly
inserted.
If using SHIMANO's road brake shoes in combination with ceramic
rims, the brake shoes will wear more quickly than normal.
The thickness of the BR-7700 brake shoe has been increased by
1 mm from the previous thickness. If the width of the tire is greater
than 23 mm, the tire may interfere with the shoes and cause an
obstruction when installing and removing the wheel, even when the
quick release lever is in the open position.
When these brake shoes are installed with the BR-6500/BR-5500/
BR-5501 brakes, they may cause an obstruction when installing and
removing the wheel if the tire width is greater than 26 mm.
For maximum performance we highly recommend Shimano
lubricants and maintenance products.
NOTE
Temporarily secure the outer casing to the handlebar (by using tape or
similar material).
Then wrap the handlebar with handlebar tape.
Cut the cable at the length at which it is not pulled tight when
the handlebar is turned all the way to the left and right.
Tape
Note:
If a squeaking noise occurs after a long period of use, lubricate
the parts.
Outer casing
A A
A
3.
4.
If the brake arm touches the frame when the handlebar is
turned, attach the frame protection sticker which is included
to the frame. (BR-7700)
Note:
Installation of the brake itself
5 mm Allen key
The usual position during
installation is when the head
of the centering adjustment
bolt is as shown in the
illustration.
Tightening torque:
8 – 10 Nm {69 – 87 in. lbs.}
BR-7700
BR-6500
BR-5500
BR-5501
Installation of the brake
Compress the arch‚ and set while the shoe is in firm contact with the
rim.
1.
2.
3.
Brake shoe setting position
1 mm or more
4 mm Allen key
Direction of rim rotation
Set the quick release lever to the closed position; then adjust the shoe
clearance (as shown in the illustration below) and secure the cable.
Cable connection
Tightening torque:
5 – 7 Nm {43 – 61 in. lbs.}
Cable bolt tightening torque:
6 – 8 Nm {52 – 69 in. lbs.}
4.
5.
6.
Centering adjustment bolt
Quick release
lever
Open
Closed
BR-7700
BR-6500
BR-5500
BR-5501
1
2
1
2
1
1
2
2
+ =
3 -- 4 mm
A B
=
A B
3 mm Allen key
Depress the brake lever about 10 times as far as the grip and check that
everything is operating correctly and that the shoe clearance is correct
before using the brakes.
Check
Depress about
10 times
BR-7700
Centering of the brake shoe
Turn the cable adjustment nut (or bolt) to readjust the shoe clearance.
Readjustment of the shoe clearance
3
+ =
3 -- 4 mm
A B
=
A B
4
3
4
3
4
3
4
BR-6500
BR-5500
BR-5501
Cable adjustment bolt
Make a minor adjustment by using the
centering adjustment bolt.
Cable adjustment nut
1.
2.
3.
4.
Remove the shoe by sliding it along the groove of the shoe holder.
Shoe
There are two different types of shoe and shoe holder to be used in the left
and right positions respectively. Slide the new shoes into the grooves on
the shoe holders while taking note of the correct directions and screw hole
positions.
Same at front and rear
FrontFront
Shoe Shoe
Shoe holder Shoe holder
Tighten the set screw.
Tightening torque: 1 – 1.5 Nm {9 – 13 in. lbs.}
Shoe
insertion
direction
For the right
Same at front and rear
For the left
2 mm Allen key
BR-5500
BR-5501
BR-7700
BR-6500
Remove the set screw.
Replacement of the cartridge shoe
M55/R
R
FORWARD
M55/R
FORWARD
L
Set screw
Jan. 2002 by Shimano Inc. PIT. SZK. Printed in Japan
C
One Holland Irvine CA 92618 U.S.A. Phone 949-951-5003
Industrieweg 24 NL-8071 CT Nunspeet‚ Holland Phone 31-341-272222
3-77 Oimatsucho‚ Sakai‚ Osaka‚ Japan Phone 072-223-3243
Set screw Set screw
These service instructions are printed on recycled paper.
Please note: Specifications are subject to change for improvement without notice. (English)
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Shimano BR-5500 is a high-performance caliper brake designed for road bikes, offering precise braking control and reliable stopping power. Its lightweight construction and aerodynamic design make it suitable for competitive racing and long-distance rides. The BR-5500 features adjustable shoe clearance and centering, allowing for fine-tuning of braking performance. Its compatibility with various brake levers and cable types ensures seamless integration with different bike setups.
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