u/Furieux_Branleur

My shit-bike (90's MTB found on the street and turned commuter) needed new brakes, the springs were worn out and slightly bent and we're not doing their job properly.

I decided to canibalize another shit-bike I had laying around which breaks looked in better shape.

But the "new" breaks are super soft and not breaking properly. Changed the pads back. It had some effect on the front break but nothing changed much for the rear break. Did some tuning as well but to no avail.

What am I missing?

Old breaks very similar to first pic.

New breaks very similar to second pic.