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Old 06-09-2009, 09:53 PM   #1
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Fixing Brake Cables

On my bike I loaned to someone, the brake cable has been cut where it goes from the frame to the gyro. Is there any tip for fixing this without taking everything apart? Could I clamp the broken wires together with something then tighten up the rest of the system?


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Old 06-10-2009, 02:50 AM   #2
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its worth a try. if it doesn't work, then you know what not to do next time. sometimes its best to learn from your mistakes.

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Old 12-10-2009, 10:05 AM   #3
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I joined 2 gear cables with a electrical connector with the plastic cut off as well as 2 screws holding the lapped cables I put araldite in there too left it for 2 days to set
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Old 12-10-2009, 12:17 PM   #4
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since brakes are important for riding safety i would be very careful with homebrew fixes.
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Old 12-10-2009, 12:24 PM   #5
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I had both brake cables replaced on my Trek for $15 at the LBS.........this included cable guides.
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Old 12-10-2009, 01:03 PM   #6
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good point engyo
my fixes are for the financially challenged.
I wouldnt tie knots in brake cables
but I have tied knots in gear cables and the strands of wire dont share the load evenly and are bound to break constant changes in tension
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