Mirage v Veloce 2006 brake calipers

campagsarge

Anyone got any experience of the above calipers? Apart from the finish, what is the diference between the two?

My winter bike is equipped with Campag save from the brakes which are Shimano 105's from around 8 years ago I reckon.

Pirahna

The springs on the Mirage will rust over the winter, but then so will the Shimano. I don't think you'll notice any difference between the two though.

Rob Sallnow

The diferences between 2006 Veloce and 2006 Mirage...

As you noted the Mirage is only available in black, Veloce in silver.

Mirage brakes lack any kind of orbital adjustment of the pads...they are just blocks bolted to the caliper whilst Veloce has pads which slide in to black anodised holders and have orbital adjustment. The compound is the same as Record though.

Mirage brakes are about 30 grams lighter than Veloce....they also look slightly less substantial than the more expensive calipers .

The depth range of the blocks is 40-50mm rather than 42-52mm.

campagsarge

Thanks guys, probably look at the Veloce ones then.

Yellow Cliff

I looked at the exploded diagrams on the Campag website (spares) a few weeks ago - Veloce callipers have a lot more washers etc in there than Mirage. Not sure what that means because it isn't clear from the diagrams what they all do, but I hope it means that Veloce brakes are less likely to cease up with grime.

Monty Dog

Go for the Veloce as they have cartridge brake shoes which make pad changes easier and cheaper, have more adjustment and provide better braking feel that all-in-one moulded blocks.

campagsarge

Thanks, always wondered what diference the brake shoes made. I guess for a winter bike I should get the best brakes I can afford given the weather.

Looking at the exploding diagrams, you can see what makes Record better than say Centaur or Veloce (aside from the carbon).

DavidBelcher

The latest incarnation of Mirage has done away with the grub screw which allowed you to centre the brake assembly relative to the wheel post-assembly, which is annoying. Doubling up on the serrated washers that go between frame and brake bolt seems to have solved the problem in my case, so that the caliper doesn't budge and start rubbing on one side or other of the rim once everything on a newly-built bike has bedded in.

David

campagsarge

Thanks David - that is quite a handy thing to have when setting up the breaks. GB's are selling the Veloce at £6 more than the Mirage, so its a no brainer really. For an extra £12, I could get the Centuar.