{"id":23590,"date":"2026-03-25T20:27:05","date_gmt":"2026-03-25T20:27:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mybikething.com\/home\/?post_type=product&#038;p=23590"},"modified":"2026-03-25T20:33:27","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T20:33:27","slug":"shimano-stx-rc-br-mc33-cantilever-brake-set-front-rear-complete","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/mybikething.com\/home\/product\/shimano-stx-rc-br-mc33-cantilever-brake-set-front-rear-complete\/","title":{"rendered":"Shimano STX RC BR-MC33 Cantilever Brake Set | Front &#038; Rear | Complete"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Will this work?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Shimano STX RC BR-MC33 cantilever brakes, front and rear set<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">4 brake arms + link wires + mounting hardware included<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Short pull compatible \u2014 works with SS4, SS5, SS6 and similar levers<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Fits standard cantilever brake bosses (brazed or welded mounts)<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Not compatible with V-brake levers<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Original pads in excellent condition, full compound remaining<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Condition:<\/strong> Very good used condition. Silver alloy arms are clean with no corrosion or damage. Pivot hardware is intact. Red\/black two-compound pads show excellent life remaining. Link wires included and straight. A solid complete set ready to install.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\" \/>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Notes from MyBikeThing:<\/strong> The STX RC was Shimano&#8217;s mid-90s entry to mid-level MTB groupset \u2014 reliable, well-made, and fully functional for trail and touring use. Cantilever brakes have had a resurgence with gravel and touring builders who need tire clearance and a classic aesthetic.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Workshop Wisdom:<\/strong> Cantilever setup is all about link wire angle \u2014 aim for 90\u00b0 between the link wire and the brake arm at the straddle point for optimal mechanical advantage. Too steep or too shallow kills power.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Guarantee:<\/strong> You put in the miles, we put in the work! 30 day Guarantee, rest assured of fit, function and condition \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Keywords:<\/strong> Shimano STX RC, BR-MC33, cantilever brake, canti brake, MTB brake, short pull, vintage Shimano, 90s MTB, cantilever set, front rear brake, touring brake, gravel brake, silver<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Will this work? 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