Originally Posted by
shoota
Well about the brakes, the front brake actually has what I would call acceptable stopping power. So I know the rear brake can be better.
That's good info about the dt shifters. I don't plan on doing naything more than some leisurely riding on this bike so pinpoint shifting isn't necessary Besides I don't want to mess with the originality of the bike as a whole.
Fresh cables, housings and pads will go a long way to bringing those brakes into proper form. I'd also suggest thoroughly cleaning the calipers and re-lubing the pivots.