Creaking front brake cables ?

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Eric Brough
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Creaking front brake cables ?

Post by Eric Brough »

A couple of months back I renewed both parking brake cables. Since then I've been increasingly aware of a creaking noise when the steering is turned towards full lock.

I've just sprayed the cables in WD40 where they pass through their guidance hoops and it seems the noise is reduced/gone.

Anyone else encountered this? Any thoughts on a longer term solution - the WD's lubricating effect wont last long!

Thanks, Eric
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Post by prm »

Try spiral cable tidy wrap around the guides. 4-6mm ID.
Spaced not to leave any large gaps.

Also avoids wear on brake cable outer covering

Regards
Last edited by prm on Wed Jul 28, 2010 11:42 am, edited 1 time in total.
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Post by Linegeist »

Good idea! I put small 'O' rings around the guides on one of my BX's to similar effect ............. :wink:
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