![I was told by more than one person that it couldn't be done without upgrading my entire braking system, but here's my 30 year old Univega Nuovo with Shimano BL-R400 brake levers! I was told by more than one person that it couldn't be done without upgrading my entire braking system, but here's my 30 year old Univega Nuovo with Shimano BL-R400 brake levers!](http://i.imgur.com/alIvG.jpg)
I was told by more than one person that it couldn't be done without upgrading my entire braking system, but here's my 30 year old Univega Nuovo with Shimano BL-R400 brake levers!
![SHIMANO Shifting Lever (ROAD) SL-R400-F Left and Right Set 2/3x8S Down Tube Shifter Included/Shift Inner ISLR400F CLARIS - Discovery Japan Mall SHIMANO Shifting Lever (ROAD) SL-R400-F Left and Right Set 2/3x8S Down Tube Shifter Included/Shift Inner ISLR400F CLARIS - Discovery Japan Mall](https://djm-aaa1.kxcdn.com/resources/upload/products/71DBEZ-m0KL._AC_SL1500_.jpg)
SHIMANO Shifting Lever (ROAD) SL-R400-F Left and Right Set 2/3x8S Down Tube Shifter Included/Shift Inner ISLR400F CLARIS - Discovery Japan Mall
![Shimano Bl-r400 Drop Bar (right / Left) Road Bike Brake Levers/lever Set - Bicycle Brake - AliExpress Shimano Bl-r400 Drop Bar (right / Left) Road Bike Brake Levers/lever Set - Bicycle Brake - AliExpress](https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/Ha850c5e145f5422da718fae3197739fdm.jpg_640x640q90.jpg)
Shimano Bl-r400 Drop Bar (right / Left) Road Bike Brake Levers/lever Set - Bicycle Brake - AliExpress
![Quick question: Are the Shimano BL-R400 Brake Lever compatible with mechanical disc brakes or only rim brakes? : r/bikewrench Quick question: Are the Shimano BL-R400 Brake Lever compatible with mechanical disc brakes or only rim brakes? : r/bikewrench](https://external-preview.redd.it/GNJIKogF9QoMPjsqvWXdmNYHbij4UdpPZmOVQ-bbAE0.jpg?auto=webp&s=d173ec1df5e8451e672b7d0bb0e04afe67dfa3b0)
Quick question: Are the Shimano BL-R400 Brake Lever compatible with mechanical disc brakes or only rim brakes? : r/bikewrench
![Shimano SL-R400 2/3x8-speed down tube shifter for aluminium frame mounting | Gearshift lever | BMO Bike Mailorder Shimano SL-R400 2/3x8-speed down tube shifter for aluminium frame mounting | Gearshift lever | BMO Bike Mailorder](https://bike-mailorder.imgbo.lt/media/image/8f/57/c9/sl-r400-2-3x8-fach-unterrohrschalthebel-fuer-alu-rahmenmontage-147570_600x600.jpg)