[CR]Weinmann Vainqueur Brakes

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Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:22:56 -0400
From: <gthies1@cox.net>
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Subject: [CR]Weinmann Vainqueur Brakes

What's the group wisdom on Weinmann Vainqueur center pull brakes? I am building up a 1972 Paramount P-15, and these were the stock brakes. My experience is that the brakes are on the soft side. I am considering using MAFAC Dural Forge instead because I believe they'll perform better, especially since I weigh 225 lbs. The MAFACs are certainly period correct.
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Greg Thies
Vienna, Virginia
USA