BMX Action april 1981: We don't think centerpull brakes are the next great racing breakthrough, but maybe they're worth thinking about anyway. Take a look at the centerpull setup Baron's Bike Shop did for Buff. A Shimano Tourney centerpull caliper. A Dia-Compe quick release centerpull cable hanger. There are several ways to go if you go centerpull. For instance, DiaCompe makes a complete quick release centerpull brake unit-750 c 131 rear-that includes both pieces. Baron's coupled the cable hanger from that unit with the Shimano Tourney caliper. The DiaCompe centerpull calipers come in a choice of colors while the Shimano is available in silver only, it that's any concern. Obviously, most racers today are doing fine with standard sidepullers. So what does the centerpull set-up have to offer? Well, it's different. Besides that, centerpull also means even pull on both brake arms. That permits even separation of the brake shoes from the rim when the brake lever is released. An added bonus is the quick release feature that makes it really simple to slip off the rear wheel. Check out some sidepulls. Odds are you'll find that the brake shoe on the aide opposite the brake cable may not separate cleanly upon release of the brake lever. The centerpull is more difficult to set up. Don't try it alone unless you have three hands. But once it is set up, it does work as well or better than the usual sidepull set-up. Dat's it, If you're not having any brake problems, you probably won't be interested. Going centerpull won't knock live seconds oft your lap time, but you might want to check it out. Just remember, if you don't like it, you can't return to sender because it already is centerpull. But you can return to sidepull.
There is no visible brake cable. Everything's tucked away inside the forks.
ACS en arrête la production fin 1994.
