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Rear brake cable

Posted:
Sat May 13, 2017 6:07 pm
by Geocamper
Is a series 2 rear brake cable the same length as the front cable? If not, Could I use a clutch or gear cable?
Re: Rear brake cable

Posted:
Sat May 13, 2017 7:11 pm
by Tractorman
Rear brake cables are thicker than front brake ones so none of the other lambretta cables will replace it. I have wondered why it needs to be so heavy compared to the front brake probably because you can put so much more pressure on it.
Re: Rear brake cable

Posted:
Sun May 14, 2017 10:58 am
by Geocamper
I have just checked the one that's already on the scooter and your right. Looks like a need a thicker cable.
Re: Rear brake cable

Posted:
Sun May 14, 2017 11:27 am
by Watfordwhite
If your going to replace the cable then I would suggest you go for the MBD one with the threaded end attached to the cable.
So much better than the standard.
Like this one on EBay 282461669493
Re: Rear brake cable

Posted:
Sun May 14, 2017 8:32 pm
by gaz_powell
Would agree with the above about the threaded type, but buy direct from the originator of this type of cable - he can offer the 2 sizes of inner and it comes with a comprehensive fitting instruction..... PM LCGB member Martin "Knowledge" Leech (Jetset Oily Rag)#
Re: Rear brake cable

Posted:
Mon May 15, 2017 10:59 am
by Rich Oswald
gaz_powell wrote:Would agree with the above about the threaded type, but buy direct from the originator of this type of cable - he can offer the 2 sizes of inner and it comes with a comprehensive fitting instruction..... PM LCGB member Martin "Knowledge" Leech (Jetset Oily Rag)#
Not 100% certain but I think Martin has stopped doing these. He does keep finding a few in the depths of his garage though so maybe worthwhile pm'ing him. I have a spare one if you would like to PM me.
Rich'
Re: Rear brake cable

Posted:
Mon May 15, 2017 7:39 pm
by Watfordwhite
No offence intended to knowledge in my comment. Sorry mate.

Re: Rear brake cable

Posted:
Mon May 15, 2017 8:04 pm
by Knowledge
Don't worry guys, I have stopped making and selling the brake cables. Mine were top quality and I never had one returned to me as broken or unusable; a fact that I am very proud of. However, in the end there wasn't enough margin in it for me.
I might come back to the market one day soon, and I have a new product in mind too, but not just yet.
Thanks for the kind words, guys
Re: Rear brake cable

Posted:
Mon May 15, 2017 9:13 pm
by gaz_powell
/\/\ that's a shame Martin, have you got any left????
Re: Rear brake cable

Posted:
Mon May 15, 2017 11:08 pm
by Knowledge
No, none left, not even a spare for myself.
