Originally Posted by
Retro Grouch
I didn't get the opportunity to look at OP's return spring retainer cups, but I'll bet they're cracked. Nice thing about the internet is the folks who respond to you have nothing to gain by selling you unneeded parts. And, even when brand new, those brakes were a PITA to set up and to adjust.
Bad part about the internet is random people substitute opinion for fact.
Having a problem adjusting cantilevers - cantilevers must be bad.
Also. Guy comes in talking about adjusting cantilevers - told to replace entire brake system. Funny thing is, if he came in complaining about V brakes he'd be told to get disc. Once he did that, the next comment would be to get hydro not mechanical...
What people on the internet have to gain is being right. The pot o gold that fuels many a run on thread.
FWIW, I say learn how to adjust cantilevers - it's not that hard.