Originally Posted by
Mr IGH
Having been an LBS mechanic back in the 70s I learned to appreciate side pull brakes over centerpulls. All the fussing over flexy cablestops overwhelmed any advantage over low end Weinman/DiaCompe side pulls. I love the silver Tektro dual-pivots for my vintage upgrades, low cost, simple and powerful.
OP, you are expecting modern performance from old equipment, I'd ditch 'em now before they leave you wanting in an emergency.
I'm not expecting these to have "modern preformance" (even though these are modern center pulls), I know my old dual pivots were better at stopping the bike. I just
know that I set these up wrong and they have the potential to be much better. I don't mind the fuss, I'm learning a lot. Besides, I didn't get these to increase power, I got them to still have acceptable braking power while making room for fenders. Fenders were literally undoable with my tektro dual pivots