Tiagra Brakes on Sora Levers

[scjgreen]

Will this work ok?

Thanks
Steve

[jesusbuiltmycar]

For sure - I replace the shifters on my Cube Aeial with Tiagra ( The rest of the components are still Sora ).

[scjgreen]

Also i'm replacing the brakes on my Carrera Virtuoso

Do i need 47mm drop or 57mm drop calipers?

[Jimbo.]

The presence of mudguard eyelets would suggest long drops (57mm), but it's hard to tell from what photos I can find. Got a picture or a model number of/from the brakes?

[scjgreen]

Thanks

[Jimbo.]

Looks like long drops

[scjgreen]

Are most brakes 57mm or do i need to be careful when ordering?

[Jimbo.]

scjgreen said:

Are most brakes 57mm or do i need to be careful when ordering?

You need to be aware, yes. There's the more common "shallow" (39-49mm) drop brakes, which run closer to the wheel, and "long drop" (57mm) which allow more room between brake and wheel for mudguards.

[scjgreen]

These will be ok right?

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/shimano/tiagra...

[Jimbo.]

Should be, although this is on the assumption the brake levers are compatible of course. Can't see why not though

[scjgreen]

Sora Levers confirmed as compatible

[Jimbo.]

scjgreen said:

Sora Levers confirmed as compatible

There you go then. If you've the £££ spare, bin the pads that will come with then and fit something like this:

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/swissstop-flash-pro-green-...

The R451s lack the "carrier" for the pad, so when you replace the pad you'll be fart-arsing around trying to get it all set up again. The Swisstops linked to (you'll need 2 x pairs) allow you to change pads without affecting their alignment. And on top of that, they're sodding powerful!

[scjgreen]

Bit short on budget atm, replacing a few other bits that have seen better days

Also about to drop some £££ on a MTB as well so have to watch the pennies

[scjgreen]

Jimbo. said:

Looks like long drops

turns out you were wrong

ended up getting Shimano 105 normal drops fitted instead though so all is well

[Jimbo.]

My bad! Sorry!