Originally Posted by
FBinNY
I too prefer single pivot brakes, but the OP didn't ask whether he should replace his brakes. He said he wanted to replace them, and wanted to know about potential complications.
I
must replace the pads, wait, pads implies some degree of resilience, these ones could scratch diamonds. Replacing the brakes is primarily to get rid of unsightly (and, for the purpose of removal, awkwardly located) rust as well as a desire to improve the brakes over their original quality.