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Posted by newshound on April 6, 2008, 4:22 pm
Please log in for more thread options >>My internet searching has found very little - either r/c model control
>>cable
>>then a jump in size to m/cycle and trailer brakes cable. I'm looking for a
>>very flexible cable around 1.55mm (close to 1/16"?). Cycle brake cable is
>>slightly thicker but is much stiffer.
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>>What trades still use Bowden cable? I've seen it used to suspend shop
>>display shelves and fishing traces. And really pushing my luck can solder
>>nipples still be found (would araldite with choc block electrical
>>connector
>>be a suitable substitute)
>>
>>Thanks and sorry for the O/T subject of the posting
>>
>>Peter K
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> You may be in the range for motorcycle throttle cables rather than brake
> cables.
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> Mark Rand
> RTFM
Good suggestion, also try bicycle Derraileur gear cable. (had to look up the
spelling!). Also try ebay for the complete unit, you may find someone doing
a "DIY breaking job".
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>The Bowden cable that links my car window to the "capstan" motor has
>corroded and snapped. Renault want around £200 for the motor + pulleys +
>wire assembly.
>My internet searching has found very little - either r/c model control cable
>then a jump in size to m/cycle and trailer brakes cable. I'm looking for a
>very flexible cable around 1.55mm (close to 1/16"?). Cycle brake cable is
>slightly thicker but is much stiffer.
>
>What trades still use Bowden cable? I've seen it used to suspend shop
>display shelves and fishing traces. And really pushing my luck can solder
>nipples still be found (would araldite with choc block electrical connector
>be a suitable substitute)
>
>Thanks and sorry for the O/T subject of the posting
>
>Peter K