Originally Posted by
gugie
I've been following and thinking about this, I'm not sure I'd trust epoxy to hold a cable stop that actuates my brake, especially if the epoxy is on top of some vintage paint of unknown adhesion to base metal.
This + a bazillion. I like being able to rely on my brakes. While I've trusted epoxy and screws/rivets to keep a head badge in place, I wouldn't do the same with either brake or derailleur fittings that are subjected to some not-insubstantial strains.
DD