Brake recommendations, please.

[DCBassman]

Hopefully, today sees the arrival of the new brake lever/shifters for the Revell mixte. They should work fine with the Weinmann 730s currently fitted. However, if that's not the case, what are my options for fitting something dual-pivotey? Presume long drop as bike was originally 27x1.25 and now wearing 700c.
Would rather not have to do any frame mods but if I do, I do...

 

[biggs682]

Have a look at tektro range as they offer long drop and nutted type and try some koolstop pads

 

[Gunk]

I’ve used an old set of Shimano 600’s or EX100’s both work like modern Shimano calipers. Another option would be an old pair of Campagnolo dual pivot calipers.

 

[matticus]

Tektro used on this Raleigh: https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/raleigh-record-ace-1982.136859/post-2592478

 

[DCBassman]

try some koolstop pads

Yup, Koolstop Salmons already in place.

 

[Hover Fly]

Dia compe 806 dual pivot cover 57-75 mm.

 

[figbat]

Dia compe 806 dual pivot cover 57-75 mm.

I have one of these on my Dawes Kingpin - works very well (a lot better than the Weinmann single pivot that was on there). You can pick them up new for £15 but beware that they have no quick-release mechanism on the cable, making wheel removal a bit more involved.

 

[si_c]

Hopefully, today sees the arrival of the new brake lever/shifters for the Revell mixte. They should work fine with the Weinmann 730s currently fitted. However, if that's not the case, what are my options for fitting something dual-pivotey? Presume long drop as bike was originally 27x1.25 and now wearing 700c.
Would rather not have to do any frame mods but if I do, I do...

Probably looking at something like the Tektro R539s, long drop dual pivots, mechanical advantage will be no better than the Weinmanns though, so if you can get them working that would be your best bet.

 

[All uphill]

I have put Tektro 539s on two bikes. They do the job, but aren't, to my mind, as reassuring as short drop brakes, v-brakes or discs.