Shimano BR-5500, BR-5501, BR-6500, BR-7700 Service Instructions

WARNING

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It is important to completely understand the operation of your
bicycle's brake system. Improper use of your bicycle's brake
system may result in a loss of control or an accident, which
could lead to severe injury. Because each bicycle may
handle differently, be sure to learn the proper braking
technique (including brake lever pressure and bicycle control
characteristics) and operation of your bicycle.
This can be done by consulting your professional bicycle
dealer and the bicycle's owners manual, and by practicing
your riding and braking technique.

Securely tighten the caliper brake mounting nuts to the
specified tightening torque.

Use lock nuts with nylon inserts (self-locking nuts) for nut­ type brakes.

For sunken nut type brakes, use sunken nuts of the
appropriate length which can be turned six times or more;
when re-installing, apply sealant (locking adhesive) to the
nut threads.

If the nuts become loose and the brakes fall off, they may get
caught up in the bicycle and the bicycle may fall over.
Particularly if this happens with the front wheel, the bicycle
may be thrown forward and serious injury could result.

Obtain and read the service instructions carefully prior to
installing the parts. Loose, worn, or damaged parts may
cause serious injury to the rider.
We strongly recommend only using genuine Shimano
replacement parts.

SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS

SI-8FA0H

BR-7700
BR-6500

Caliper Brake

BR-5500
BR-5501

Before use‚ read these instructions carefully‚ and follow them for correct use.

In order to realize the best performance, we recommend that the folowing
combination be used.

Series

Brake lever

Caliper Brake

Brake cable

ST-7700-C
ST-7700-B

BR-7700

ULTEGRADURA-ACE

ST-6510

ST-R600/BL-R600

BR-6500

105

ST-5500-CA
ST-5510

BR-5500
BR-5501

NOTE

If using SHIMANO's road brake shoes in combination with ceramic
rims, the brake shoes will wear more quickly than normal.

The thickness of the BR-7700 brake shoe has been increased by
1 mm from the previous thickness. If the width of the tire is greater
than 23 mm, the tire may interfere with the shoes and cause an
obstruction when installing and removing the wheel, even when the
quick release lever is in the open position.
When these brake shoes are installed with the BR-6500/BR-5500/
BR-5501 brakes, they may cause an obstruction when installing and
removing the wheel if the tire width is greater than 26 mm.

For maximum performance we highly recommend Shimano
lubricants and maintenance products.

Installation of the brake lever

1.

5 mm Allen key

Tightening torque:
6 – 8 Nm {52 – 69 in. lbs.}

2.

2

Outer casing

Checking the outer casing

Check to be sure that the
outer casing has been
completely and correctly
inserted.

Cable hook

Inner cable end

1

Outer casing

Inner cable end

Installation bolt

Cable hook

Temporarily secure the outer casing to the handlebar (by using tape or

3.

similar material).

Outer casing

Tape

Then wrap the handlebar with handlebar tape.

4.

Note:

Cut the cable at the length at which it is not pulled tight when
the handlebar is turned all the way to the left and right.

If a squeaking noise occurs after a long period of use, lubricate
the parts.

A

A A

Installation of the brake

Installation of the brake itself

1.

Compress the arch‚ and set while the shoe is in firm contact with the
rim.

Tightening torque:
8 – 10 Nm {69 – 87 in. lbs.}

5 mm Allen key

The usual position during
installation is when the head
of the centering adjustment
bolt is as shown in the
illustration.

BR-7700
BR-6500

BR-5500
BR-5501

Note:

If the brake arm touches the frame when the handlebar is
turned, attach the frame protection sticker which is included
to the frame. (BR-7700)

Brake shoe setting position

2.

1 mm or more

Tightening torque:
5 – 7 Nm {43 – 61 in. lbs.}

Direction of rim rotation

4 mm Allen key

Cable connection

3.

Set the quick release lever to the closed position; then adjust the shoe
clearance (as shown in the illustration below) and secure the cable.

Cable bolt tightening torque:
6 – 8 Nm {52 – 69 in. lbs.}

Centering of the brake shoe

4.

Make a minor adjustment by using the
centering adjustment bolt.

2

Centering adjustment bolt

2

BR-7700
BR-6500

BR-5500
BR-5501

Open

1

=

A B

+ =

Closed

Quick release
lever

Readjustment of the shoe clearance

5.

Turn the cable adjustment nut (or bolt) to readjust the shoe clearance.

2

2

1

A B

1

3 mm Allen key

3 -- 4 mm

1

Cable adjustment nut

4

4

Check

6.

Depress the brake lever about 10 times as far as the grip and check that
everything is operating correctly and that the shoe clearance is correct
before using the brakes.

3

=

A B

3

BR-7700

3

+ =

A B

4

Cable adjustment bolt

3

4

BR-6500
BR-5500
BR-5501

3 -- 4 mm

Depress about
10 times

Replacement of the cartridge shoe

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Remove the set screw.

1.

BR-7700

2 mm Allen key

BR-6500

Set screw

Remove the shoe by sliding it along the groove of the shoe holder.

2.

There are two different types of shoe and shoe holder to be used in the left

3.

and right positions respectively. Slide the new shoes into the grooves on
the shoe holders while taking note of the correct directions and screw hole
positions.

For the left

Same at front and rear

BR-5500
BR-5501

Shoe

For the right

Same at front and rear

FrontFront

Shoe Shoe

Shoe holder Shoe holder

FORWARD

M55/R

L

FORWARD

R

M55/R

Shoe
insertion

Set screw Set screw

Tighten the set screw.

4.

direction

Tightening torque: 1 – 1.5 Nm {9 – 13 in. lbs.}

These service instructions are printed on recycled paper.
Please note: Specifications are subject to change for improvement without notice. (English)

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Jan. 2002 by Shimano Inc. PIT. SZK. Printed in Japan