Originally Posted by
cyccommute
I agree with most everything you have to say except this. If the pads of a linear brake are very worn...like almost needing replacement...you may have to adjust the pads a little but you don't really need to reposition the pads for normal wear. Simply taking up the cable slack will suffice.
You might be right. I may have been needlessly complicating the process. I'll try that next time.