Shimano 105 brakes

[jamin100]

Looking to replace the brakes on my giant defy 3 composite (2013)
It has 10 speed tiagra shifters will 105 5600 brakes fit and work ok with the leavers?

 

[young Ed]

with the right adjustment i should think so but i would wait for some one with more knowledge then me to reply first
Cheers Ed

 

[smokeysmoo]

Yup, just plug and play

 

[PatrickPending]

as above, indeed they will!

 

[AndyRM]

Check you don't need a long drop caliper, the 105 is short drop only. The brakes will work fine with the levers.

 

[jamin100]

How would I check?

 

[smokeysmoo]

How would I check?

The Defy 3 will have standard drop calipers

 

[jamin100]

Thanks

 

[AndyRM]

@smokeysmoo will be right, apologies if I caused any confusion. I discovered that my Kona road bike took long drop calipers the annoying and costly way hence my post.

 

[Archie_tect]

Jamin, I've still got a pair of 105 long drop calipers which I bought new from Ribble or Chain Reaction for my old Dawes bike but never fitted as I'd've had to drill the frame out so didn't... I'll have a look in the garage.

 

[jamin100]

think I need the standard drop ones as above.
Thanks anyway

 

[smokeysmoo]

I've still got a pair of 105 long drop calipers....... I'll have a look in the garage.

Whoa there AT, Jamin needs standard drop


[EDIT] X posted with the man himself

 

[Archie_tect]

D'oh.... one day I'll find a use for them!