Thread: Opinions on Dia-Compe Side-Pulls?
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Old 01-24-21, 07:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Reflector Guy
...pop for a new set of pads on there.
ABSOLUTELY!!! It's amazing what a new set of pads will do. Also be careful of new vintage pads you get off the shelf. They may look brand new and never used but are dried out and hard. "Dry Rot" is a very good term for these.

The Dia-Comp breaks can give your bike an original vintage look and are well worth the money. Do be careful with the "Double Brake Lever" type. I have only seen the double brake lever fail twice but it was not pretty.
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