Originally Posted by
Rick
I am not getting it at all. This is about seeing if somebody has set up the brakes the way that I and the reviewer have done for a comparison or opinion on how the brakes work. I contacted Paul about the heatsink KoolStop sintered brake pads. He seemed interested in them. I have had no negative feedback from Paul on using the compressionless housing. Paul also sent me four of the newer KLAMPER ADJUST DETENT KITS. They are three pieces. 1 Ball, 1 Spring, 1 Set Screw. I weigh more than you and actually need the 12 to 14 percent more braking power that some people estimate you get from compressionless housing. You having the Klampers on four of your bicycles tells me that you do like dependable american made parts. I got rid of the squalling from the front brake by replacing the TRP rotor with a Magura ebike rotor. I enjoy some of these back and forth interactions and have learned alot from you and others on the forum. Well it is veteran's day and I am heading out to eat for free!
I know you aren’t getting it. You are trying to address a problem that I simply don’t have. You
don’t weigh more than me and a stoker. That’s another whole human being on the bike. The bike and two people are probably dragging 400 lbs. I question if you weigh more than me and a touring load which is close enough to 300 lbs as to not make much difference. I’ve never had any problem with the brakes…well,
any brake really…being weak or needing more stopping power than they have nor with any kind of squealing. I use 203mm rotors on the front of all my bikes and the tandem has 203mm rotors front and rear.
Yes, I appreciate that Klampers are US made. I have a number of bikes with Paul parts and other US made parts. But if someone can’t afford US parts, there is nothing wrong with less expensive alternatives.