Originally Posted by
cycle_maven
First off, I'd just replace the pads and cables. A little bit of rust on the brake nut or a little corrosion on the arms is no big deal- safety is the most important thing and the original brakes will stop just fine. Lube the pivot with a tiny dab of tri-flo and you're good to go. Borrow a buffing wheel and some Zam if you want the metal parts to shine, but classic parts on a classic bike are just better looking, IMO.
Well said. it is funny we used single pivot sidepulls for a few decades, and although some worked better than others, we never heard many horror stories about riders falling off mountains, or getting run over by cars because their brakes did not stop them. DPs have been around about 20yrs and in the last 5 or so years it seems everyone thinks it is suicide to ride without them.
My only bike that had DPs mounted had them removed in favor of CampI Monoplanor style brakes. I am very happy with the stopping action of these brakes and they look much better than a DP brake.
Edit Actually I made an error here. I do have one bike that mounts DP brakes but that is more a act of fashion not function. I wanted a black brakeset and got tired of being outbid on black Dura Ace brakes.
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