Originally Posted by John E
Replacing the cables and housings, as well as the pads, may make a dramatic difference for you.
I've replaced with XT housing and Jagwire teflon cables and Jagwire Slick dura-type pads, but I guess I'm used to cantilever power. The bike I want to do this to is my Miyata 310 with Dia-Compe AO 500 stock calipers.
Oh and I LOVE my Deore u-brake on my Scott

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