Nah, he's got some v-brakes already. He has gotten the replacement part for free a few times too, he just wants something he doesn't have to deal with now.
So canty's are swappable too huh? I didn't know if the canty stud location would be the same. He mentioned wanting to upgrade the "lame brakes" on his wifes bike, I imagine she has canti's then. I'll have to see if her levers are integrated with her shifters.
Thanks for the quick reply.