First of all, +1 on everything here except the new cables as stated previously.
Originally Posted by
ncfisherman
Brake issues: you may want to pull the pads and check the condition. If there is a sheen/shiny surface, your pads are 'glazed'. You'll want to remove the top surface with some fine grit sandpaper. That will give you a little more bite.
How fine of a sandpaper is necessary? The finest I've got is about 120 grit I think. I might have some finer but I'd have to dig around a little bit.
Josh