Originally Posted by
Danhedonia
Could I wait on the brakes? It may sound odd, but I don't use brakes very often on this particular bike (training bike, uncrowded route, not a lot of stops and very flat).
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The problem you will find with your current brake callipers is that it will require more effort to stop. Your new brake levers have less mechanical advantage than the old ones and should be mated with the newer brake callipers designed for them