Shimano recalls road brake discs

Models sold after Feb 2012 believed to be affected

Shimano disc brakes

The disc brakes affected are models BR-CX75, BR-R515 and BR-R315, sold after February 2012.

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The company will be replacing customers' existing callipers with improved ones at no charge.

Shimano failed to respond to a 220 request for more information on the nature of the problem, but said in a released statement that no injuries have been reported so far.

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Owners of Shimano mechanical disc brakes for road racing bikes are advised to visit their local dealer to have the callipers checked and if necessary replaced.