I'm reviving this thread because because I got caught in the rain for the first time last week and have a question. I felt like my brakes (I have a Trek 1000 - no fancy disc brakes) were bordering on unsafe. I ride my bike in the city and my stopping power was greatly reduced. I took it slow and was always able to stop at interesections, but was white knuckled if I was going down a hill.

Is there anything as far as braking technique or an adjustment or new pads or something else that will improve brake function when its raining?