New brakes?
10-27-14 | 02:52 PM
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New brakes?
I have an 80's Univega Gran Sprint that I like. It's time for brakes. Are the old Dia Compe 400 good enough or should I replace them with some other recent sidepull. I am finicky about brakes and want good stopping power./ Thanks/ Bob
10-27-14 | 03:15 PM
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If you are strong enough, the brakes are good enough. But you should definitely put in Kool Stop brake pads. There is no better kind, and they're not expensive.
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10-27-14 | 06:15 PM
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I agree. The first step in getting better brake performance is new pads. Clean the rims with some oil free nailpolish remover or rubbing alcohol can help too.
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10-27-14 | 07:08 PM
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Rim brake surface can get glazed up with pad material and oil from the roads, after some miles...
Rim brake surface can get glazed up with pad material and oil from the roads, after some miles...
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