Originally Posted by
yannisg
I've been greasing DR and brake cables with Shimano cable grease (white low visc grease) whether they are SS or polymer coated housing with good results.
However, Shimano mentions that polymer coated housing should not be greased, some other info states that cables should not be lubed or greased because it attracts dirt.
Any comments or suggestions welcomed.
I don't use any grease or oil on my cables. Instead, I spray the cable and the inside of the cable housing with silicone. The silicone doesn't attract dirt and the cables flow ever so smoothly.