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I've got a brooklyn cluster fork that requires a long drop calliper. I've tried filling out a little of the end of my Dia Comp 101 regular drop calliper for the pads to reach - They reach ok and it looks fine to me, but the stopping power is awful.
I've also switched pads to softer compound aztec ones and it's still not any better than the stock pads. I appreciate this may seem like a dumb idea, but the amount i filed away was pretty small.
It's also worth mentioning that I've tried a rear 101 caliper on the back. The action is fine but it's still rubbish at stopping. Is it just these brakes?
Are long drop callipers any good, or are they just going to be as weak? Do they need v-brake style levers or anything, tips, advice etc... appreciated.