Front Rear

What is the difference between a front and a rear bicycle caliper brake?

Bicycle brakes are supplied as “front” or “rear” or as a pair. I see no difference in the appearance of the brakes. I realize that the braking forces through the brakes are opposite, front to rear, but I don’t see any physical differences in the brake’s design. Except maybe for the length of the mounting bolt.

Yes, there is the difference in mounting bolt lengths (longer – front, shorter – rear). But there can be other differences. Brake shoes with removable brake pads are front and rear specific as well. If you switched the brakes around (which you can’t since the different length mounting bolts won’t allow this), the removable brake pads would eventually come out of the brake shoes due to the braking forces pulling them forward. Also, some manufacturers make the rear brake weaker than the front. This is done to reduce locking up the rear wheel. The answers having to do with cable length are kinda silly, since the cables are not really part of the brake mechanisms, and it’s stating the obvious.

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