I've also use Mathaussers, same set since the early 80's, thousands of mile on them, but more importantly they haven't hardened or dried out with the age. Does anyone know if they are still made or are they only found NOS?
Ben Ngan
Portland, Oregon
> Emanuel,
>
> I have always used Mathausser without too many problems. Switched to them
> mid-70s.
>
> Paul Williams,
> Ottawa, ON, Canada
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Emanuel Lowi" <lowiemanuel@yahoo.ca>
> To: <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
> Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2006 11:58 AM
> Subject: [CR]upgrading Campy NR brake performance
>
>
>> Having switched recently to Campy NR brakes from a
>> competitor's set, I must confess to being seriously
>> underwhelmed by their braking performance.
>>
>> I figure it must be the rubber used in the pads.
>>
>> What was the best alternative to the original pads,
>> back in the good old days?
>>
>> Mathauser? Kool-Stop?
>>
>> Emanuel Lowi
>> Montreal, Quebec