With new polymer-coated BC-R680 cables, the new R8000 brakes give smooth, light operation with excellent modulation. Greater braking power modulation. Brand-new SLR with 2 axle symmetric brake caliper. New Brake shoe compound (R55C4). Adjustable toe-in brake shoes. Spring tension adjuster. Includes: Front and Rear Calipers. Front and Rear Brake Set with CS-51 Suken nuts.
KEY FEATURES:
- Clear contact feeling with balanced rigidity, weight and stopping power
- Stabilizer between axles reduces deformation and improves braking efficiency
- More predictable, linear braking curve
- Sleek design
- Narrower gap between arms
- Wider clearance with larger tire sizes
- Compatible with wider 28C tire size
Rim brakes for bikes use the sidewall of the rim to reduce speed, this is done by a pad on either side applying friction against the rim, which reduces your momentum. Road brake callipers have been redesigned over the years and now use a system called 'dual pivot' which means the brake arms pivot off centre to apply a higher amount of pressure on the rim to increase your stopping power. Most manufacturers use dual pivot callipers on the front and rear, but some Campagnolo brakes use a traditional single pivot on the rear to 'balance' the braking power, the logic behind this is that as you brake your weight shifts on to the front of the bike and as much as 75% of the braking force is applied to the front.
