Shimano 105 BR-R7170 2-Piston Flat Mount Front Brake Caliper

The Shimano 105 BR-R7170 2-piston front brake caliper is designed to offer reliable, powerful, and modulated hydraulic braking on road bikes. Thanks to Shimano's proven hydraulic braking technology, this caliper adopts the Shimano Flat Mount System, with a compact, low-profile design, ideal for modern disc brake road bikes.

The Shimano 105 BR-R7170 stands out for its more compact dimensions and reduced weight compared to previous generations, while ensuring high quietness during braking. The wide pad spacing also facilitates wheel removal and installation, reducing the possibility of rubbing between the pad and rotor.

Features of the Shimano 105 BR-R7170 brake caliper

• Position: front

• Number of pistons: 2

• Mounting system: Shimano Flat Mount System

• Type: hydraulic brake caliper

• Usage: road bikes

• Design: compact and low-profile

• Pad spacing: increased by 10% to reduce the possibility of rotor rubbing

• Wheel removal: wide pad clearance facilitates wheel removal operations

• Noise level: particularly quiet operation

• Bleeding: one-way bleeding system

• Maintenance: low-maintenance bleeding procedure, designed to make operations simpler and cleaner

Shimano 105 Hydraulic Braking for Road Bikes

The BR-R7170 Shimano 105 integrates proven hydraulic braking technology and a Flat Mount system specifically designed for the needs of road bikes. The low-profile design helps maintain a clean and modern aesthetic, while the increased pad clearance helps limit the risk of unwanted contact with the rotor.

The one-way bleeding system also simplifies brake maintenance, making the procedure easier and cleaner.

Therefore, the Shimano 105 BR-R7170 represents a compact and lightweight solution for those looking for a 2-piston hydraulic front brake caliper with Flat Mount attachment for road bikes.