Originally Posted by
tyrion
Standard brake cables are 1.6mm diameter (or 3/32"). There are lots of sources for that that aren't specifically for bicycle brakes (fishing tackle, etc). I think you'll have to experiment to see if it works well in a housing.
I'm assuming this is for non-critical purpose (or not as critical as brakes) - I wouldn't trust a DIY cable assembly for actual brakes.
Closer to 1/16". Both round off to .0623". Likely they converted 1/16" cable to mm....
Totally agree about non critical use.
Maybe if the OP stated their exact intent, it might make sense. Like "why would SS not be stiff enough"? Why is stiffness "needed"?
Swaging on ones own end pieces requires equipment far beyond the "homeowner use" level. For brakes, all I can say is you better squeeze that lever as hard as possible BEFORE you think about using it.