[header] How to change a bicycle brake cable [title] Snip the crimped end off of the inner cable. [step] Find the end of the brake cable that sticks out of the retention clamp on the braking mechanism. This is the wheel-end of the cable, as opposed to the end that attaches to the lever.
[header] How to change a bicycle brake cable [title] Snip the crimped end off of the inner cable. [step] Find the end of the brake cable that sticks out of the retention clamp on the braking mechanism. This is the wheel-end of the cable, as opposed to the end that attaches to the lever.
Use a pair of wire cutters to snip off the crimp on the end. [substeps] It'll be easier to slide the old cable out of its housing if you snip off the crimped end. Tear the end off in the same manner as you did the wheel-end. [title] Slide the wheel-end over the lever. [substeps] Do not snip the cable this way. You want to cut off any cable that sticks out too much. Use scissors to snip any wires that cannot be safely pulled out of the camber clamp. [title] Disconnect the brake pedals from the axle clamp.