It may not be the valves but simply the cables.
You might try using some spray lube on the cables.
When the valves are open, at the handle end, spray liberally into the tiny gap between the cable stem and the housing.
I do this periodically and it seems to work pretty good.
I have heard that you can use some sort of cable lube device available at a motor cycle shop.
Peace
Dave
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