Afternoon,

I recently had my bike serviced, and some nice shiny new wheels built up (which was cheaper than buying a new bike and seems to have rejuvenated it somewhat).

One comment from the mechanic was that the brakes had seen better days - and frankly, he was being polite!

I certainly want to get a new front one (I rarely use the back brake - think the last time was August!!!), but if there's a good offer on a set I might be tempted.

It's not a brilliant bike - a few smatterings of sora components, but the brakes were no name. I'm just wondering if anyone has an opinion on a good value for money front brake.

I was thinking going up to 105 (for about £20 for the front) - with commuting traffic I want something that'll stop me pretty well (and I also want one with the quick release on the brake itself - as it's a right faff trying to squeeze my 25C tire through an 18C gap!!)

Cheers

Tom

Get some 2006 Campagnolo Centaurs of ebay. £20 a pair!

Yes, they do have the  wrong quick release, which rely on the STI levers opening up more as opposed to a lever on the brake caliper itself.

105s are your best bet!

Cheers....

I think I'm just gonna get the front one though, as like I said, I so rarely have to use the rear it seems a bit silly putting good money into it. Sheldon Brown reckons the front does all the stopping anyway!!