Saracen Kid Posted August 2, 2006 Report Share Posted August 2, 2006 my brakes are cable and the cable is freying and i don't know how to fix it please helpps my mate said solder it (does this work) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trial-biker-ryan Posted August 2, 2006 Report Share Posted August 2, 2006 yes soldering dose work.. give your cable a good trim up and solder it this should stop it fraying anymore ryan... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan6061 Posted August 2, 2006 Report Share Posted August 2, 2006 Buy new cables. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watto Posted August 2, 2006 Report Share Posted August 2, 2006 Buy new cables. And then put ferrels on the end ( i think thats the name for them.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conor the basher. Posted August 2, 2006 Report Share Posted August 2, 2006 get braided hose i use it on mi koxx and its mint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikerbob Posted August 2, 2006 Report Share Posted August 2, 2006 It's well worth taking your cables off then taking them to your local bike shop and getting them to cut you some cables and sleeves to the right length. They will chuck in the ferrules and little caps and things for the cables. Put some thin lube down the inside of the sleeve before you put it on your bike for a smoother brake. Replacing the cables and setting up your brake properly and then lubeing it regularly (not the pads) should keep it feeling consistent and nice. I guess that you are running V brakes. I used to run V's and found that if you back off the adjuster screws then it made the brake feel much much nicer and it didn't wear out your fingers as quickly since you're not putting as much effort into twisting the spring. You might need abit more advice with that if you're struggling with cables. Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunn_bmixx Posted August 2, 2006 Report Share Posted August 2, 2006 wrap up the end and get a nipple from any bike shop, they should have them most of them do. Then pop the nipple on the end and crimp it with some pliers and that should do it good.hope it helpsIan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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