Originally Posted by
Pyramiden
I have a few high milage rollerbrakes of similar models. In my experience there isn't much you can do once they turns spongy. I have tried completely cleaning them, and greasing them with new rollerbrake grease, but it didn't help. However, they will still stop you, but not as confidently as they once would.
When getting higher end rollerbrakes it isnt only the heatsink that changes size. The higher end models like the 6000 have V shaped braketracks and V shaped brake shoes, which gives them better performance than the lower-end models with flat tracks and shoes.
That adds up. There's very little confidence to be had in the ones I have here, so replacement time it is.
It is tempting to shove in a 6000, as there's a seller with these for $40 right now - they're usually in the $60 range. It's also just $5 more than the comparable 3000 series. Seems like a win-win.
Originally Posted by
AeroGut
Aren’t CL530 levers long pull and you want short pull for roller brakes? I’m not exactly sure of either of those statements but that’s what I ‘m remembering
Mine are the CL530-RS AC and the
CL535C-RT, respectively. Roller-brake/canti compatible:
https://www.tektro.com/products.php?p=81
The casting mark for linear pull is there, but not drilled. The pivot for the cable end is in the proper location.
-Kurt