Vintage brake questions

[559Rando]

I recently nabbed an '85 Specialized Expedition and have a couple vintage brake questions:

1) the levers are Suntour Superb with original hoods. How can I beat protect/preserve them?

2) the brakes are old Shimano XTs with original pads. Are there drop in Kool Stops that work with these holders?

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181203/d884bff38fa730819a41427027dd06dc.jpg


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[donevwil]

The absolute bestest (http://www.yokozunausa.com/scsusm.html).

https://sep.yimg.com/ay/yhst-60608170612214/scott-mathauser-superbrake-brake-shoes-smooth-post-1.gif

[smontanaro]

Given that SunTour Superbe brake hoods are practically made of unobtanium, you might consider sourcing a second set of brake levers and just get some of the many reproduction Campy brake hoods available (~$30) or the new SOMA hoods (even cheaper). Save your nice hoods for showing off.

As for the brake blocks, contact K-S with your model and dimensions. They make so many reproduction pads these days, there's a good chance something will fit. If nothing else, one of their pad+holder combos might work.

[weisan]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/KOOL-STOP-EAGLE-CLAW-II-CANTILEVER-BRAKE-PADS-SMOOTH-POST-SALMON-COMPOUND/291713368993?hash=item43eb78c3a1:g:msoAAOSwHnFVgcg G:rk:10:pf:0

[pinkshogun]

is that your 85 Trek 620 also?

[palincss]

The Kool Stop Eagle II is another excellent smooth post cantilever pad.