I am now using Alligator iLink cables. They are more expensive but being that the casing is aluminum there is no compression issue and braking performance is fine. They come in Black, Red (which looks sort of pinkish to me), Gold, Blue and Silver. They can also be used where you need a smaller radius curve in the cable without kinking. Otherwise for regular cabling I usually use something like Jagwire Straight Jackets. They are very good and a bunch cheaper, but the stiffness of the jacket prevents tighter cable bends.

If I recall on the Dale we used a short length of Nokons since it was such a small area and a tight radius. it was the only solution that would work. Essentially Nokon and iLink are compression-less.

What kind of cable housing are you using? I’ve found with using housing the entire length, especially on the rear brake I get enough compression to inhibit the brake performance. The old Trek I use for commuting does not have stops for the brakes, just guides. My rear break will barely lock the wheel. The ‘Dale tandem is not quite as bad but not nearly as strong as the front brake.