As already said above, the best way to enhance a cable brake is to use decent cable, odyssey linear slick.. Best cable ever? Make sure the cable's fairly short, with the route from the lever ( which must be avid or xtr by the way ) as straight as possible, gently held by a zip-tie down the fork leg is always good. In response to toyota200x : Yeah, cleaning your rotor and pads up will probably help. Boil your pads untill the grime comes off, then sand a little. Stick your rotor in the dishwasher also. Then, go to the top of a LARGEEEEE hill, and drag your break all the way down, don't give the rotor time to cool off, and immediatley drench it in freezing cold water. Also, make sure your cable is well lubed, and if it's just a shitter, I recommend you buy the one I linked above