Originally Posted by
Psimet2001
I STILL run into recalled Shimano canti brakes that were recalled in the 80's 90's because the plastic spring retainer would crack. Still. Had a set walk in last week. It's been 40 years.
I think I have a set of those in the parts bin. Didn't know they were recalled, but remember being surprised that someone thought it was a good idea to make a crucial part that took repeated rubbing from the end of a spring out of brittle plastic. Might have chucked them when I could no longer get them adjusted right.