Item: Vintage road bike side pull brake caliper for center-bolt rim brake setups.
Model/Series: Single-pivot side pull caliper with cast alloy arms and steel hardware; specific model designation is not marked on the body.
Part type: Side pull caliper brake assembly intended for use as a single wheel brake on compatible bicycles.
Materials and color: Silver-finish aluminum alloy caliper arms with steel center bolt, nuts, and small hardware, plus black molded rubber brake pads.
Design details: Single-pivot design with an arched caliper body, integrated return spring around the center bolt, and a cable stop with threaded barrel adjuster at the top for fine cable tension adjustment.
Features: Center-bolt nutted mounting for use on fork crowns or brake bridges with through-holes, side pull actuation compatible with many classic road brake levers, and replaceable pad units with slotted pad holders for alignment at the rim.
Markings and logos: Top pivot washer features a red painted ring with partial white lettering; one arm carries a small circular emblem near the base and additional small stamped symbols on the inner surfaces, while the brake pads are molded with "B-8" and a small round logo on the sides.
Actual Measurements: Digital scale display shows an actual weight of 6.8 oz for the caliper as pictured.
Compatibility: Suited for vintage and classic-style road, touring, or hybrid bicycles that use single-pivot side pull calipers with center-bolt mounting; riders and mechanics should confirm reach, mounting bolt length, rim width, and cable routing requirements for their specific frames and wheels.
Includes: One silver side pull caliper brake with attached center bolt, nuts, barrel adjuster, return spring, and used black brake pads only; no brake lever, cable, housing, additional spacers, or second caliper are included.