zedries wrote:Probably time I updated this thread. - Been a little busy training and haven't had time to work on this beast as much as I would like.
Been getting a few bits and pieces together including this pair of centre pull brakes. Haven't test fitted hem ye but will do shortly and hopefully all is well and wih some new pads and a clean up they will be good to go:
Ah memories, not all good, but still..memories. Had this exact pair of brakes on a Raleigh in the late 70s. To set them up properly you will need something like the Park Tool 4th hand cable stretcher although they are expensive. SuperB make a copy :
which is much, much cheaper ($18 vs $50+) although I haven't used it to compare. The Park Tool unit is excellent and I use it on all brakes now, it just makes the process easier and more precise.
https://www.pushys.com.au/super-b-inner ... uller.html
Lastly, swap the Weinmann style pads for KoolStop Salmon pads, if you're interested in not bouncing off things. Hope you got the cable hangers/stops for the centre-pulls as well. Can be a pain sourcing them otherwise. I think Abbotsford Cycles carry some.
Good luck with the build, keep us updated.