Originally Posted by Cycle Tourist

I'm with you. Sandpaper the shoes and adjust them correctly and see what you get. I'd lube the cables and only replace if needed or you like another color. Cable adjusters would be nice if you can find some that fit. I couldn't tell if the hole was threaded or flat. Front brakes sometimes don't have adjusters because the cable is so short it doesn't stretch and broken spokes are less common on the front. I really like the quick release adjusters for ease of changing tires and getting to the next safe location with broken spokes.