[CR]Weakening brake springs?

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From: <MSCTROSE@aol.com>
Date: Tue, 26 Jun 2001 23:01:04 EDT
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Subject: [CR]Weakening brake springs?

Hi again

Anybody have any ideas on how to weaken brake springs equally? I used to crank on old Campy springs inward holding them with a vise grip, but my results were fair, since I could never get them both the same. This is for a set of Superbe sidepulls on my wifes new Sequoia.

Failing that, does anyone have a source for thinner/lighter springs for such a brake (they are standard, not short, reach)
Thanks
Mark Rosenberg
howtostretch.com