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« on: September 14, 2015, 12:43:16 PM »
Best brakes I've found for these wide frames/tires are the Odyssey Springfields with the clear pads. Better than the Demolition sealed bearings, better than the Evos I used to love. It may sound crazy since they're priced at $18, but the proof is in the pudding. Super low profile and the most tire clearance.
I've been riding BMX for a hot minute now and been rocking a rear brake for nearly the entire time. Sole reason I even joined BG back in '03 was to figure out how to get my brakes as dialed as possible, and subsequently, became a brake nut.
I'm currently riding an FBM Steadfast, 2.35" tire, set of Springfields, clear pads, Odyssey Monolever, Tree 44" cable with a black Odyssey Aerospace rim. Brakes lock up with one finger for all of my fufs, feel fantastic, and are the easiest to setup.
ETA: forgot I have an Eclat hanger going between the Tree cable and Sprigfields, if that matters. Only reason I stopped using the Quik Slics was due to the CS brakes on the Steadfast not working correctly with em. Quik Slic cables rule for cheap if you have SS mounts.