{"product_id":"shimano-xtr-br-m952-v-brake-set-original-pads-hardware-exc","title":"Shimano XTR BR-M952 V-brake Set: Original Pads \u0026 Hardware (EXC)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eShimano's Parallel Push line of V-brakes (XT \u0026amp; XTR) are some seriously powerful brakes!  These brakes have a linkage that allows the pads to move in and out in a horizontal line to the rim, instead of a slanted arc as with traditional v brakes.  The pads are also kept at the same angle throughout the stroke.  These features make these brakes extremely powerful, with great modulation.  They'll blow your Avid's out of the water!  More power than even BB7 disc brakes!  XTR V-brakes are the only V-brakes which pivot on bearings!  This allows for almost zero play in the arms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThis later M952 model seems to be less common than the earlier but very similar BR-M950 and BR-M952\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eExcellent condition. Finish is faded throughout, but there is minimal scratches or marks.  Original pads\/holders have ~90% life left.  Looks like they've had minimal use, but the sun got to the finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eOriginal mounting bolts, noodles and brake boots included \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eIncludes 2 pairs of brakes (4 arms)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Shimano","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52995877208204,"sku":"6720","price":64.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/5144\/9740\/files\/vintage_nos_xtr_m952_m950_14749__15346.1508803094.1280.1280.jpg?v=1791211154","url":"https:\/\/swooncycles.com\/products\/shimano-xtr-br-m952-v-brake-set-original-pads-hardware-exc","provider":"Swoon Cycles (Bike ReCyclery)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}