Originally Posted by austex
But you didn't say "why" you wanted to change in the first place. If it's for more braking power, the centerpull with KoolStop Continental pads (Harris Cyclery or elsewhere) will give plenty of stop. No need to go to dual-pivot modern caliper on the rear - even Campagnolo have retreated from that.
I was acting on the advice of my local mechanic. He checked out the bike and the brakes and steel rims were the two things he suggested I swap out. He's never misled me, so I found a inexpensive pair of Dia Compe SC's to swap out. Just trying to figure out the rest.