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Replacing Tektro brakes with Dia-Compe AD-990s

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Stevo:
I am looking to replace the standard Tektro brakes that come on many bikes these days, with Dia-Compe AD-990s as they are OS and still seem good brakes. Not too pricey either.

Do you think they would make a big difference? The Tektros are ok, but if I get my bike shop to fit the DCs I like to think my braking power would be improved greatly. Tyre taps and nose picks would be a lot easier. I would run Tech 77s levers too.

I see some FS-990s on eBay – are they mid-school?

Cheers

TwoBobRob:
Yeah, originally the FS990 was for the front as I recall - different cable clamps and stuff.

They are better than Tektros, they don't flex as much. however, clean rims, the right blocks, nicely adjusted springs and oiled cables make all the difference really.  I'm running ADs on my bike now, the stock green blocks are too hard for the rear at least. I bought some Clarks blocks from Halfrauds (£6 a pair) and whacked them on, jobs a goodun  :daumenhoch:

For your info, ADs, FSs, Hombres are basically just all dirivatives  (sp) of the good old AD.   :)

Biggeorge:
Are you running a gyro?
If you are, I cant recommend enough getting shot of the splitter cables and running a london mod or similar and 2 seperate cables on the bottom and a dragonfly gemini/snafu cable or modulever on the top.
The performance difference is amazing.
Give us a shout if you need any advice on setting up the dual cables.

Stevo:
Yes I am running a gyro. Never seen this set-up before biggeorge, if you have any pics or links please post. Cheers

Biggeorge:
You can see the twin cables on the bottom here...


heres the link to the london mod
http://www.alansbmx.com/product_info.php?cPath=32_55&products_id=2310

heres the top cable
http://www.alansbmx.com/product_info.php?cPath=32_55&products_id=552

drop me your email if you like and ill send you a review of a custom one of these I made with setting up instructions.

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