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Originally Posted by
FBinNY
Brake caliper leverage is cut in stone, but total brake leverage is the result of both caliper and lever geometry.
So, measure the distance from the pivot to the cable swivel. Shorter means more leverage, and may solve your problem.
That was exactly what I intended to do.
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