Shimano BR-T4000 Front V-Brake, Black
The br-t4000 front v-brake by Shimano features an efficient design with low operating Forces that are designed for smooth and quiet stopping power. It is a x-type v-brake with an 107 mm arch. The mudguard prevents excess accumulation of mud, helping to ensure safe operation. Shimano non-series components might be better called all-series due to their versatility. Cassettes, brakes and cranks, etc. From the non-series components work as well with the Deore as they will with Tourney. Since 1921, Shimano has produced the world’s finest bicycle parts. Precision shifting, with a look all their own, Shimano has earned a reputation for the best products at all price points. Shimano delivers products that are innovative, industry-leading, and perform up to the world-class reputation that Shimano has developed over the decades.
Product Features
- Efficient design with low operating Forces
- Designed for smooth and quiet stopping power
- 107 mm arch
- X-type v-brake
- Mudguard prevents excess accumulation of mud
Replaced my Tektro brakes! I’m overhauling my Trek 7200 hybrid that came with Tektro V-Brakes (Linear Pull). I was in need of new brake pads and wanted to try the Kool-Stop Hybrid pads but saw this with new pads and decided I might as well upgrade my brakes as well.For only a few bucks more they do offer better stopping power then my Tektro’s ever did! I can only imagine what these can do with the Kool-Stops when these Shimano pads wear out.The install was very easy!Pros: Better stopping…
Excellent and easy to deal with. All the extra parts were included. The brake shoes were very easy to position, toe in, and tighten. I like long brake shoes since the leverage makes it easy to prevent unwanted rotation during final tightening. The brakes were easy to install, adjust, and use. They worked perfectly and did not squeal at all. The spring tension bolts (and my lever’s barrel adjuster) quickly centered the arms for even and quiet action. Shimano’s brakes are vastly superior to the unadjustable and impossible to…
Stops on a dime! I used a pair of these to upgrade a mountain bike using the old style cantilever brakes. Installation is a snap. I would strongly advise using new brake cables if you’re changing out what’s on the bike to these. The braking action would probably be as smooth as silk that way. Proper adjustment is simple. There is one small screw on each brake arm. Tighten one and loosen the other (1/2 turn at a time) until they both pull and release equally. These V-brakes come with pads already installed so…