RJT R559 Caliper Brake 55-73 mm Very Deep Drop Nut Fitting

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Details
- Extra long reach calliper 55mm to 73mm
- Dual pivot caliper brake set
- Forged alloy arms with adjustable angle cartridge pads
- Quick release mechanism for quick and easy wheel installation
- Weight: 177 grams
- Nutted fitting
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Overall Product Rating 4.9 / 5
Very happy with this product.
By Paul
14 Jun 2024
5 / 5
I recommend this product
ConsNone.
ProsProvide improvement in braking.
These brakes were a replacement for the originals on a 1979 Peugeot PL8 cycle. They were very easy to install and provided a good improvement in braking power. They look good and the price was right. Very happy overall.
Very well made and look good. Easy to fit and work well.
By David Manders
14 Nov 2023
5 / 5
I recommend this product
Very well made and work well. Easy to fit.
SJS Customer Service:
Thank you for your positive product review.
Kind regards, pc 11/2023.
By Ian Gow
22 Oct 2023
5 / 5
I recommend this product
I fitted these to my 1985 Raleigh Classic. They are a great improvement to the original centre pulls. Good stoppers and excellent quality.
Ideal for 27 inch to 700c conversions
By Baggy Bikes
19 Dec 2020
5 / 5
I recommend this product
ConsPads could be better if a little softer compound is used
ProsExtra drop above 57mm. Robust. Good price
I have bought several sets of these for various restorations and always found them to be well made and robust. Available in nut or Allen key fit they are pretty much the only option for converting some frames built for 27 X 1 1/4 inch wheels to 700c because they have the extra length if your frame needs more than a 57mm drop. They look good when fitted and work well but as other reviewers have said they have improved stopping power if you upgrade the pads. I have had no issues with them in use and will use them again when a build requires them. A nice solid product
37mm tires, fenders, and still caliper brakes.
By mvdejong
15 Oct 2020
5 / 5
I recommend this product
ProsGet caliper brakes even on bikes which support 37mm tires
For over 10 year I have been riding my Surly Long Haul Trucker with the default option of cantilever brakes. I chose the Paul Component's, which are really superb (certainly with the Neo-Retro in front and the Touring in the back), but adjusting them takes time, and not really nice to do during a 100 mile ride. I switched to these Tektro R559's, and they brake as good as the canti's, and give possibly sightly more subtle control. Only disk-brakes would have been better, but that would have required a new frame.
Excellent upgrade
By Philip Masters
22 Apr 2020
5 / 5
I recommend this product
ProsWell made, efficient
Bought to replace old side pull brakes on a steel framed racer. Great improvement in braking and they stay centred.
Excellent
By Bernard
03 Nov 2019
5 / 5
I recommend this product
Pour remplacer des anciens Mafac qui montrent leur limite en mode vélotaf urbain, ces étriers sont juste parfaits : qualité de fabrication, montage facile, efficacité et prix raisonnable Encore bravo à SJS qui propose ces produits à l'écart du mainstream.
Just what was needed on a 1980 Raleigh
By Dave
23 Oct 2019
5 / 5
I recommend this product
Consnone
Proseasy to fit, looks great
Bought the silver to replace olfd centre pull brakes on a 1980 Raleigh racer. had 27" wheels on it, basic cheap set. Trouble getting wheels, tyresin the local bike shops. The brakes didn't work very well.
Bought these to replace and used an old set of 700c wheels.
the bike is transformed.
Definitlety worth the price to upgrade.
Excellent upgrade
By Andrew Strong
20 Feb 2019
5 / 5
I recommend this product
ConsNone
ProsVery easy to fit and compatible with my original Weinmann brake levers
After trying (without much success) various replacement brake blocks on the original Weinmann sidepull brakes to improve the braking on my much-loved mid-80s road bike (originally fitted with 27 1/4 wheels, now 700c) I fitted these Tektro calipers. They've transformed the braking - much more stopping power and I'm chuffed with the upgrade. Highly recommended!
Decent front replacement for a Twenty
By 4004
28 Sep 2018
4 / 5
I recommend this product
One of the recommended brake replacements for a R20, only works on the front. Keep in mind the different cable routing
By Dave
27 Jun 2018
5 / 5
I recommend this product
ConsThe drop proved to be too deep for my usage (Raleigh Clubman with 700c wheels)
ProsA great product at a great price
A great product at a great price. The drop turned out to be too deep for my use but St John Street Cycles accepted their return without quibble and provided a more suitable product. Very pleased indeed with the service.
Good brakes and a rare shape.
By Anonymous
17 Jan 2018
5 / 5
I recommend this product
V useful.for an old steel bike. Nb the bolts are thinner than today's so you don't need to drill the frame. We had already drilled ours and it seems fine anyway with bigger holes.
Very good caliper brakes
By kWh
14 Jan 2018
5 / 5
I recommend this product
ConsBrake pads
ProsSturdy, nice finish, good build
Perfect calipers for old frames with large clearance. Would probably get more stopping power with better pads.
By Dave
18 Nov 2017
5 / 5
I recommend this product
Fitted these to an old Vintage Carlton and was pleasantly surprised by the build quality and how they look. The stopping power is pretty good as well considering the price.
Ideal retrofit for vintage frame
By Andrew
14 Nov 2017
5 / 5
I recommend this product
ConsNone
ProsVery deep drop, Q/R, nut fitting
Nice quality and reasonably priced deep drop brakeset - currently uprating old much loved 1960s 25.5" steel frame. Perfect fit especially with 'old-fashioned' bolts. Very pleased especially as service was quick and efficient.
Great!
By Samuel Dixon
04 Nov 2017
5 / 5
I recommend this product
Finally found a brake to fit my fixie build that originally had centre pull brakes. Thinking of buying more now for my vintage touring bike
Fantastic braking upgrade
By Andrew Moss
29 Sep 2017
5 / 5
I recommend this product
ConsNot much
ProsInexpensive, simple , powerful.
The Dawes galaxy now brakes better than it's more modern counter part . Simple to fit . Only minor groan the brake cartridges were black . But that's just looks .
By Robert
21 Jul 2017
5 / 5
I recommend this product
ConsNone
ProsEasy to fit, great improvement in braking
Ideal for updating an old frame needing deep drop brakes. I use 27 inch wheels, but these brakes give the option to change to 700C in the future. The improved braking performance compared to the old single pivot brakes is impressive.
Secure Fit, Clean Lines, Good Stopping Power: Cheap!
By PaulE
21 Jun 2017
5 / 5
I recommend this product
ConsNone
ProsPerfect for replacing old Weimanns
I bought these to replace (missing) brakes from a steel frame and to use with 27" wheels and chrome mudguards and they really couldn't be better The stock pads that other people have replaced seem to be okay, but let's see how it goes, loaded up, on a steep descent eh?
Works Well For Vintage Bikes
By Plum
03 Jun 2017
5 / 5
I recommend this product
ConsCheap Pads, a bit flexy.
ProsReally Long, quite adjustable, quick-release.
The calipers are flexy under heavy load but that is to be expected with such a long caliper. This can easily be compensated for by keep a reasonably tight clearance. I did find changing the pads to Swisstop very beneficial.

The quick release is useful but a little harder to use than than others I have.

All round excellent value for a product of this quality.



By James Rowan
26 May 2017
4 / 5
I recommend this product
I bought these brakes to replace the original Weinmann 730s on my 1960 Elswick Hopper Whirlwind, which were impossible to centralise and were not inspiring confidence in braking. The Tektros appear well made, they look good, they were a direct swap and were easy to set up. The improvement in braking performance is huge. I can lock both wheels if I try. Thoroughly recommended.
Good Sservice Ordered Wrong Parts And Found Them Very Helpfull With Reurns And Re Order
By p vaughan
03 May 2017
5 / 5
I recommend this product
as above
Strong, Long Reach Brakes
By Anonymous
31 Mar 2017
5 / 5
I recommend this product
ConsNot found any yet
ProsLong reach, no recessed fitting, easy to install and adjust.
Needed to replace brakes on old bike going from 27" to 700c, these were ideal, very long reach, easy to fit and so much more powerful than the original ones, would strong recommend. Delivery was very fast and price was excellent.
Tektro Very Deep Drop Caliper Brakes
By Colin
03 Feb 2017
5 / 5
I recommend this product
ConsNone so far
ProsFitted perfectly, look great and work well.
Great set of brakes that perfectly fitted my 1980's Tour De France Replica bike with updated 700c rims. No need to drill out the existing fixing holes either. The brakes look good and are easily fitted and adjusted.
Great Brakes For Older Road Bikes
By Mika
01 Jul 2016
5 / 5
I recommend this product
Consbrake pads not that great?
Prosmounts on vintage bikes, great reach for older frames, easy installation and great performance
I got these for a vintage road bike after learning the hard way about brake reach... These would easily install on my old frame with the nut mount and could reach the rim which is a bit further away in these older frames. I have yet to fine tune the brakes but as is they are already a huge improvement to my old brakes. Will have to try out whether better brakes pads (as some have indicated) give even better performance.
Tektro R559
By John Lamb
29 Jun 2016
5 / 5
I recommend this product
ConsNone
ProsQuality , easy to set up with centring adjustment and very good price .
Great value brake calipers . took ten minute's to fit an set up fronts on a Raleigh Twenty with a 451 alloy rim . performance very good . well worth the money .
Best Brakes For Upgrading To 700C Wheels
By Old prune
24 Nov 2014
5 / 5
I recommend this product
Consnone
Prosquality and performance
I needed brakes with a long reach to convert my 1979 Dawes "Lightning" to use 700c wheels. These were the perfect choice, smart design, well made and good finish. Contrary to what I was told, these do have a centering screw adjuster which takes a small Allen key. These brakes are very effective and are far superior to the old Weinmann 730 brakes they replaced. The shoes also have a fine screw adjuster whereby they can be angled. Good value for money.
As Good As It Gets...
By Anonymous
19 Jun 2013
5 / 5
ProsDoes what its supposed to fo, stop you real quick.
Right, i'm training up for my 4th PBP (ParisBrestParis) and I've used old school Mafac's with Koolstop til now have bought a pair of these when the first hit the shores in the States (refitted with Koolstop). These get the job done, and just to offend the sensiblilities of "hear snobs", these are on my RENE HERSE. It isn't how it looks, its how good its works.
Good Quality
By Captain Vegetable
01 Mar 2013
4 / 5
I recommend this product
Good quality brakes, were nearly the only one I could find with that reach, so I was a bit suspicious, but they are very good for the price.
Thank Goodness
By Rik Middleton
20 Nov 2012
5 / 5
I recommend this product
ConsHaven't found them yet
ProsBuild quality and efficiency.
Like most of your reviewers I was fixing up a good old steel frame. Mine was from the very late 50's when all was 27". I wasn't expecting much from a cheapish set of brakes with arms longer than normal. They are superb. Solidly built arms give great power with no elasticity and of course with bolt on they're just right for this sort of frame. I've still got Weinmann 730s. How did we ever stop with those???
Just The Job.
By Mark
12 Nov 2012
5 / 5
I recommend this product
Consbrake block covers for the silver versions are black contrary to what the picture shows
ProsExcellent quality and finish
Like some of the other reviewers I'm rebuiling and old 60's racer and need extra long reach due to new 700c wheels. The fact that the fitting isn't countersunk also means that they are just the job. Only gripe is that I chose the silver versions and the brake pads don't have silver covers like in the picture. they are black and came in plastic resealable bags rather than the manufacturers cardboard packaging. I presume this is why they are cheaper through SJS than other outlets. So i'll end up spending the money I saved on buying the brake blocks with the silver covers, shame.
Surprising Quality
By John
02 Nov 2012
5 / 5
I recommend this product
Prosquality, design, QR
I had to buy these brakes because I am rebuilding my old Cinelli racer and an extra deep drop was needed for the calipers to reach the 700c rims. I wondered if the brakes would be poor quality considering that I was paying about the same as would be the price of very secondhand offerings. I was very releaved when the brakes arrived, the quality and fit seem excellent. I'm still building the bike so I can't comment on functionality and use.
Excellent Brakes: High Quality, Easy Mounting And Adjusting
By Holger A. Kastler
15 Sep 2012
5 / 5
I recommend this product
Consnone
Proseverything
For a long time I was searching for such brakes: long reach, oldschool mounting and high brake power. I bought the silver ones and mounted them on a 1980s road bike (I rebuilt up completely) with a classic and kind of 'difficult' steel frame. The brakes work very well, have been easy to mount and adjust. I also mounted SKS Chromoplastic Fenders which is no problem with these brakes.
I just love my new brakes, they are both more powerful and beautiful than the old Weinmann mid pull brakes.
Fair price here on SJS Cycles and fast delivery to Germany. Thanks!
Retro Fixie Build
By Andy
07 Aug 2012
5 / 5
I recommend this product
ConsThe black ones are more expensive, why???
ProsStopping power, look, good fit
I bought these brakes for my old Raleigh Medale that I was making into a fixed gear. They are great and with the nut fixing are a perfect replacement. Awesome.
Brake Upgrade
By Matt
23 Jul 2012
4 / 5
I recommend this product
ConsBlocks and pads need upgrade
ProsIdeal to upgrade to 700c wheels
These brakes proved ideal for a restoration of a Racing Cycle originally with 27 x 1 1/4 steel wheels. Replaced with Mavic 700c and a set of these brakes with Shimano blocks and Swissstop pads. Performance is now excellent.
No Drilling Needed...
By Max
12 Jul 2012
5 / 5
I recommend this product
Cons'click-switch' kind of break release feels a bit cheap...
Prosbrake shoes, mudguard clearance
This very long reach calipers are excellent for upgrading an steel frame that has only 6mm fork crown/seat stay drilling. Had no problems with mounting the nutted version and fitting the fenders and adjusting the brakes. Gives a clean look, although they are very long.
Breaking is pretty good as well.

These breaks are not the cheapest, but worth their money.
Mr
By guitarpete247
27 May 2012
5 / 5
I recommend this product
Prosgreat looking and quality brakes.
A nice looking caliper set that went on within 1/2 an hour of me receiving them. Easy fit and set up adding a degree of class to my old bike. Just waiting for a little extra money to get some 700c wheels which is why I went for these brakes, to fit 700c wheels to a frame designed for 27".
Excellent Brakes
By Richard
27 May 2012
5 / 5
I recommend this product
ConsNone
ProsGood stopping power, good design
I fitted these to my Ridgeback Voyage touring bike, replacing the original cantilever brakes. They were straightforward to fit and look good. My mudguards sitting easily underneath. They are very good brakes giving excellent stopping power on the hills of Yorkshire where I regularly cycle.
Excellent Brake Calipers
By Steve
13 Oct 2011
5 / 5
I recommend this product
Extra Long reach calipers is really useful, enables me to use these brakes on my Dahon with no problem. Fenders can be mounted under the calipers too with good clearance.
Questions & Answers (32)
can i buy the longer bolt separately? (so i can get 2 front brakes from this kit)
By
28 Sep 2023
Hi
Thank you for your enquiry. You should be able to us our item number 24266, if you input this number into the search box it will take you straight to it.
Kind Regards. JP 28/09/23
Would these fit a Dawes Vantage touring bike with 32 to 35mm tyres?
By
30 May 2023
Hi looking to replace my cantilever brakes on my Dawes Vantage touring bike as finding it difficult and time consuming setting the cantilever brakes and adjusting them. Would these be easy to fit and set up as a replacement? Thanks
Hello & thank you for your enquiry.
I can confirm that the Tektro R559 caliper brake set will work for up to 35mm tyres & for your proposed purpose.
Hope this helps.
Kind Regards, PC 30/5/23.
Does it come with moon washers
By
24 Sep 2022
Does it come with moon washers? If not, which moon washer should I choose to use with it?
Hi
Thank you for your enquiry. Yes, this caliper brakeset is supplied with the moon washers. We hope this helps.
Kind Regards. JP 26/09/22
What is the diameter of the bolt, please?
By
30 Jul 2020
The bolts diameter using my vernier is approx 6mm
Brompton Question
By
25 Jul 2020
Hi can this be used on a Brompton with its mudguards? Ps don’t worry about the wiring I’ll take care of that.
Its possible, the pad drop is Drop 54-68mm on OE calipers, these are 55-73mm so that should be fine, you may need to tweak the moon washers etc and obviously the cabling will be opposite.

Thanks - 28/07/20
What equivalent product would you recommend for tyres over 35mm in width?
By
23 May 2020
Hi, caliper brakes are not normally used with large diameter tyres. You would normally use cantilever, V or disc brakes to achieve tyre clearance. Thanks
Will these work ok with Campagnolo brake levers (9 speed)
By
09 Apr 2020
Hi, yes they should be fine. Thanks 10/04/2020
What's the length of the bolt?
By
19 Mar 2020
This question's already been asked but I needed more clarity. 48mm front or 29mm rear, is that the length of the whole bolt, tip to tip, or is it length of the part of the bolt that sticks out from the callipers (the spare length which will go through the frame?

Thanks so much!
Hi, it is the length of the bolt that sicks out of the back of the caliper to the end of the thread. Thanks 20/03/20
Is it possible to use the Tektro R559 with 37-622 tyres ? If not, with 32-622 tyres ? Thanks, Mark
By
25 Aug 2019
Hi there,

These brakes can only be used with tyres up to 35mm.

Thanks.
Bolt length
By
18 May 2019
How long are the bolts for both front and back brake ?
These are 29mm and 48mm
Thanks - 20/05/19
Would these calipers fit a Mark 1 Moulton Standard please?
By
04 May 2019
We simply we not know as we have no dealings with Moulton!

Thanks - 07/05/19
can use these on my vintage peugeot pfn10?
By
25 Mar 2019
Hi,
yes they should work fine on your bike.
Thanks
max tyre size
By
06 Jan 2019
HI,

Im trying a 650 conversion and want to use some panaracer tyres which i think come in at 44c (1.75"), do you think they'd fit?

Cheers,
Felix
Hi

Thank you for your enquiry, unfortunately these brakes can only be used with tyres up to 35mm.

Regards 09/01/19
Is this sold as a pair?
By
02 Nov 2018
Hi

Thank you for your enquiry, this particular caliper brake set is sold as a pair. Regards 05/11/18
how long does it take to ship within UK?
By
21 Sep 2018
to Cardiff
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Thanks
How many securing points are there?
By
19 Sep 2018
My old Apollo Transfer comes with a V-brake but am looking to upgrade to this. Just wondering if there is only one central bolt to be secured to the frame with this brake?
HI there,

Yes there is only one central bolt.

Thanks.
Which replacement brake blocks would fit these?
By
18 Jul 2018
Hi there,

Any brake blocks that say they are specified for shimano in general, rather than specific models, should fit.

Thanks.
Convert to "Recessed"?
By
19 Nov 2017
I have a frame fitted with recessed tektro r315 callipers which are too short (to accommodate mudguards) - could I remove the bolts from the R315's and use them to fit the R559's to the frame?
Hi,

The bolts in both the R315 and R559 brakes are removable and interchangeable so in theory this is possible, but it is not something we have tested as a means to accommodate mudguards so unfortunately we do not know how well this would work.

Thanks.
Can this be fitted on a 2016 Fuji touring road bike?. Not sure if i need nutted or recessed.
By
02 Aug 2017
If you have the bike you can look, if you are unsure please email photographs of the back of the frame and fork behind the brake. I will send you an email with some photos to explain.
Can I Use These Brakes With A 50Mm-Wide Tyre?
By
21 Apr 2017
Hello,

Unfortunately these brakes can only be used with tyres up to 35mm.

Thanks.
Are These Compatible With Any Sti Drop Levers?
By
14 Jan 2017
Hi,

These will be compatible with any STI levers that use a standard cable pull for caliper brakes.

Thanks.
Recommended Flat-Bar Levers
By
18 Nov 2016
Could you recommend a set of flat bar levers that would work well with these? I'm looking for power over pad clearance. Preferably silver.
Hi,

The best flat bar levers suitable for use with these brakes would be the Cane Creek levers which are SJSC part number 16148. We also do a Shimano set that are less that will also work quite well, these are SJSC part number 28791.

Thanks.
Brake Caliper Rim Size Max ?
By
09 Oct 2016
Tektro R559 Caliper Brake 55-73 mm Very Deep Drop Nut Fitting

Will these work on 30mm Rims ?
Hi,

These brakes should be suitable for a 30mm wide rim, but that is as wide a rim as we'd recommend fitting.

Thanks.
Nutted, Not Recessed
By
15 Feb 2016
Hi there,

I'm very much interested in using this system on an old frame from the 80's.

I saw on Tektro's website that they have this model available in Recessed and nutted version. I just wanted confirmation before ordering that this is indeed the nutted version that is compatible with older frames.

Thanks and best regards.
Hi,

I can indeed confirm that these are the nutted version of the brakes suitable for use on older frames.

Thanks.
Do These Fit A Brompton?
By
29 Dec 2015
Hello, just wondered if these would fit a Brompton?
Hi, This is something we have no experience of fitting. Note the cable feed on a Brompton is from underneath the calliper. We wold not recommend these brakes for this use.
Is The Drop Dimension Between Centre Of Brake Pivot And Rim Vertical C
By
17 Dec 2015
Hi,

The drop is indeed measured from the centre of the brake pivot bolt to the centre of the rim's braking surface.

Thanks.
Single Tekro R559?
By
21 Aug 2015
Hi,

I only need the rear caliper (black or silver) do you sell a single?

Stephen.
Hi sorry we only have them as pairs.
Hi, Can I Use These With Dia Compe 204 Non Aero Levers?
By
02 May 2015
Hi,

Yes you can use those levers with these brakes as they both operate with the standard calliper brake cable pull.

Thanks.
Compatibility
By
08 Dec 2014
Are these compatible with Shimano Tiagra ST4603 levers?
Hi,

Yes these brakes will work fine with any Shimano STI levers.

Thanks.
Do These Brakes Have A Centering Adjustment Screw?
By
21 Oct 2014
Hi,

No I'm afraid these do not have a centering adjustment screw.

Thanks.
Cyclocross Tyre
By
14 Mar 2014
I am planning to put them on a road bike and fit to some 700X32 cyclocross tyre. Would it work?

Thank you
Hi,

These brakes have good clearance for calliper brakes so you should be fine fitting 32mm tyres into them.

Thanks.
Length Of Securing Rod
By
05 Mar 2014
re tektro 559 could you please let me know the length of the securing bolt ie where it goes through the frame points on these
Hi,

The length of the securing bolt for the longer one is 50mm, the length of the securing bolt for the shorter one is 28mm.

Thanks.