Author Topic: inner brake cable (Read 810 times)

Gish · « **on:** February 12, 2010, 08:16 PM »

just wondering whats best for inner brake cable when threading through outer cable to prevent friction. is it grease or oil ? as i will be using this on a pitbull brake caliper $:-\$

Bettyswallocks · « **Reply #1 on:** February 12, 2010, 08:21 PM »

Bit of grease wiped on the inner before you thread it through

And if its for a rider use a linear cable, the outer cable wont compress like an old one will...

Gish · « **Reply #2 on:** February 12, 2010, 08:38 PM »

is a linear cable the outer cable with plastic inside it $:-\$

HEYWOOD BMX · « **Reply #3 on:** February 12, 2010, 08:45 PM »

Linear cable housing is straight whereas regular cables are coiled.A lot of cables these days are also slic type-they have a teflon impregnated plastic tube for the inner wire to pass through...