How do I know what size caliper brakes I need?

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Mind_Reader7

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I'm in the process of paiting an old bike frame, because it's perfect for an engine. It requires caliper brakes for the rear (changed the forks) and I want to buy some new ones. All of them have different sizes, ranging from around 40mm, to 70mm. How do I know which ones to get? I have the old ones if I need to measure them.