brake calipers

[GlenBen]

I have a broken rear caliper on a specialized allez, currently a stock caliper, just says axis on it.

Sora groupset throughout, except the brakes.

Any recommendations for a replacement? Do I replace both? The ocd side of me says i probably will anyway.

I was looking at 105, £50 a pair. Are these overkill for the bike? Will sora work better with sora?

Too many questions.

Appreciate any help.

 

[vickster]

I'd get the 105s if they are the correct drop (assume standard but check). Get the best calipers you can afford especially if ride all weathers

 

[raleighnut]

105 every time if they're the right drop,

 

[NorthernDave]

I'd get the 105s if they are the correct drop (assume standard but cHe k). Get the best calipers you can afford especially if ride all weathers

^^^^^ This.
You'll notice the difference with better callipers.

 

[adamhearn]

I suspect that decent pads and cables will make more of a difference than the calipers. £50/pair of 105 calipers is reasonable... though just another £15 for Ultegra's

 

[GlenBen]

The drop is 47, seems fairly standard as far as I can see.

Currently using koolstop pads and the cables were changed at the start of winter. Dont really have any complaints with the current ones, just thought id upgrade a bit seeing as a new one is needed anyway.

How about ultegra over 105 then? Though i cant find them at only £15 more anywhere.

 

[adamhearn]

Buy 2 singles, rather than the pair, here:
https://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/BCSHOEMUL6800/shimano-ultegra-br-6800-brake-caliper

 

[vickster]

Buy 2 singles, rather than the pair, here:
https://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/BCSHOEMUL6800/shimano-ultegra-br-6800-brake-caliper

Plus postage (if under £100 I think)

 

[GlenBen]

[QUOTE 5122672, member: 9609"]how have they broken ? complete failure during braking?[/QUOTE]

The bit just above where the pad bolts on snapped off, no idea how, just made a noise and it was gone. Means I now have 1 brake pad spare.

Anyone use the clarks cable outer? Just out of interest. Ill replace the cables when i change them, thats one of few available from planet x though.