Originally Posted by Chombi

Thanks Robbie,

So maybe the cause of the less than stellar stopping power of these calipers might be down to the brake pad compound? Can't see why the calipers wont work that well otherwise, as they seem to be a very deep section armed, stiff design and I don't feel or see any difference in their lever advantage compared to other sidepull calipers I have when I compress the caliper by the cable mounts.
Anyway, maybe I should set aside the brakepads and holders on this brakeset and use another pad/holder from another manufacturer as they must be as rare as hen's teeth by now, unless I could find suitable pads from other manufacturers that would fit the holders...

Chombi