Originally Posted by
corrado33
Why would you want to do this? Those cables that pull both brakes at the same time are very problematic. First, they require a lot of adjustment. Second, if you pull both brakes at the same time with the same lever you're not likely to have great braking capacity. Third, the front brake pads will wear more quickly than the rear pads, requiring frequent adjustments. Forth, there are many times when you'd want to pull only one brake at a time.
Post up the types of brakes you have and we'll try to figure out what is wrong with them. The front brakes SHOULD work fine. They're probably just adjusted poorly.
No, I only have a front brake, which I would like to be able to use by pulling either brake lever if possible.
I have some generic no name brakes, and a short pull lever, and my fame only allows a front brake. On down hills, its not very safe, and want something that can bring me to a stop even when going down a fast downhill.