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Posted by SimonH on April 8, 2008, 3:45 am
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ChainReaction Cycles sell by the metre
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/SearchResults.aspx?Search=3Dgear+cable
for gear cables
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/SearchResults.aspx?Search=3Dbrake+cable
for brake cables, we have found them quick cheap & reliable so far.
> I appreciate this is not a post about model engineering but ...
>
> The Bowden cable that links my car window to the "capstan" motor has
> corroded and snapped. =A0Renault want around =A3200 for the motor + pulley=
s +
> wire assembly.
> My internet searching has found very little - either r/c model control cab=
le
> 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"?). =A0Cycle 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 connecto=
r
> be a suitable substitute)
>
> Thanks and sorry for the O/T subject of the posting
>
> Peter K
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> The Bowden cable that links my car window to the "capstan" motor has
> corroded and snapped. =A0Renault want around =A3200 for the motor + pulley=