Originally Posted by
Giant Squid
You can laugh at me if this is a stupid question, but is Mafac the brand or the type?
Mafac is a brand. Check the brake levers and see if they say Mafac or Shimano.
Originally Posted by
Giant Squid
Because it says Shimano 600 all over the brake assembly. I just wish they didn't require so much pull to get good stopping force, would sanding the pads be all I need to do?
I doubt it. You either need to adjust the brakes/change the cables, or you need a brake lever with more mechanical advantage. Probably just needs adjustment or cables, though.
Originally Posted by
Giant Squid
Anyone have any idea what year this would be? Can you tell just by looking at it?
You can probably tell by the date codes on the components. Check the
component date page at Vintage Trek for codes.