Do these brakes require cable ferrules?
01-13-24, 10:59 AM
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Do these brakes require cable ferrules?
I was doing a tune up for a friend. His bike has Shimano RSX brakes. It seems I could only fit a cable ferrule on one of the brakes. Kind of. And I have a jar full of ferrules of slightly different sizes. I didn't have anymore ferrules that size. So are these brakes intended to be used with cable ferrules or not? Brake action feels fine and is not spongy. Thank you.
01-13-24, 12:08 PM
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I use ferrules when they fit in the caliper's barrel adjuster and don't when they don't.
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You don't "need" ferrules on spiral brake housing.
I do take the time to get the housings square (Knipex, grinder, file) and open (scribe pin) with no burrs.
John
I do take the time to get the housings square (Knipex, grinder, file) and open (scribe pin) with no burrs.
John
01-13-24, 03:38 PM
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Ok. I have had cable housing strip the plastic from the inner metal before, so I was just being cautious. Thank you.,
