The the mountain bike brake cable can become worn or loose after a long period of use. If we can't adjust it with the accessories on the brake lever, then we should replace bicycle brake cable in time. The aging and wear of mountain bike brake cable are related to the venues where it rides, mostly located in bumpy road sections and wild environments. Then, sometimes the brake lines are stained and the lines are aging. It is a normal thing. As long as we feel the inner wire is not operating smoothly, then our brake feel will decrease. Next, Huafeng will show you how to replace bicycle brake cable.

1. loosen the fixing bolt on the V-brake side to open the inner wire. Remove the cable from the body.　

2. To the groove of the adjuster on the rod side, take out the inner wire. The tip of the cable on the rod side hangs.

3. Determine the length of the outer bike brake cable. Then the grips are turned to the maximum and run from the side of the bar along the head tube to the outer receptacle below.

4. Cut the line at the bottom of the adjuster with a cutting tool. The periphery of the V-brake side is also treated in the same way.　

5. After cutting the wire, the crushed wire should be repaired, otherwise it will be hooked when the inner wire is worn.　　

6. Attach the accessory cover to the outer cable. Use the bike brake cable cutter to press down, and it can be pulled by hand.

7. Spray lubricating oil into the outer cable. The purpose is to reduce the impedance of the inner wire. Another method is to apply Teflon-based grease on the inner.　

8. After the inner wire is inserted into the outer, install the bike brake cable on the side of the brake lever. Tighten the adjuster after installation.

9. Run the inner wire along the frame to the V-brake side. If there is a car with a rear shock absorber, there should be room for the length of the outer.

10. Fasten the cable to the inner bolt of the V-brake. At this time, it can be adjusted according to the tension of the inner wire.　　

11. Cut off the rest after leaving the thread that can hook the spring stopper. The wire ends should be covered and pressed.

12. Hook the wire and the spring stopper installation operation is completed. The lines should not be exposed too much outside the body, so that it looks neat and good-looking.

13. Subtle tension adjustment of the brakes, performed by the adjuster. Tighten the adjuster, the inner wire will be tightened.

Recommended reading:

Routine care and maintenance of mountain bikes

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