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Brake cable question

John S-B

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I got a new brake cable to replace the old one which was seized. The old one has a outer rubber cover which is quite cracked so it's not usable. I don't see a separate piece in the parts manual, just the cable is listed. Have any of you replaced your cable and been able to install it without the outer cover? I guess my only other option is to buy some rubber tubing and slit it length wise and put it over the cable. Any thoughts guys?
 

gimpyrobb

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John, if you decide to cover it, I have some shrink wrap that will work, but its blue and will stick out like a sore thumb.
 

cattlerepairman

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I replaced my brake cable and the replacement cable came in a new outer sheath. I do not see how the cable alone would work; it needs the rigid outer sheath to brace against when you actuate the parking brake lever.
 

John S-B

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I'll take a look at the hardware store and see if there's some flexible black water line the right size. I might have to fab up some extra brackets to support it. Anybody seen the outer sheath available separately?
 

m16ty

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John, you should be fine using the cable I sent you as is (without any other protection).
 

John S-B

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John, you should be fine using the cable I sent you as is (without any other protection).
Well I think at the least I'll add some rubber hose over the cable at the clamps so it doesn't bind or wear. I don't think the clamps are small enough to hold on to that cable.
 

aaron379

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I replaced mine I had a piece of a conveyer belt to wrap it up where it goes threw the frame and wrapped it around where the plate is for the tool box but a rubber tube would work nice
 
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