Originally Posted by
Classtime
I'll ask here since folks are paying attention.
Is there any significant difference in the performance of these brakes when we install thinner, modern, Dura-style holders and pads? Of course the new pads improve performance, but engineering wise, would anyone back in the day replace stock the holders and pads with replacements that had less reach?
When compared to 25-35 year old pads that cannot be replaced with new, more supple and better gripping ones, then, yes, there is a significant difference. Back in the day this wasn't an issue- pads weren't 25-35 years old and replacements were readily available.
Not sure what you mean by less reach...the newer pads are thinner but seem to last a long time. All the rest is adjustment.