Originally Posted by Seizedpost

Hello all,
Do center and side pull brakes have the same cable pull ratio? I ask because of my 1982 Fuji.
It has the original Dia Compe quick release sidepull caliper in the front, and a non-original Chang Star center pull caliper at the rear. The front brake is controlled by the original Dia Compe lever, the rear by a Modolo lever.
Are the levers mismatched because they have to be? Would the Chang Star caliper have worked with the Dia Compe lever that was meant for a sidepull caliper?
From a looks standpoint, I don't like mismatched levers. From a braking performance, ease of maintenance, and desire to not have a brake bridge attached to my seatpost bolt standpoint, I prefer the sidepull quick release caliper. I want to make sure I understand what is compatible with what so I can get this sorted out.
Here's my thread: http://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vi...niversary.html