FYI - I cut the cables and removed them from the brake lever. The cables ARE a special design with both the front and back cables meeting at one head. Now I will either need to use one of the previous suggestions, purchase a Dia compe 287T, or try to find a source for a direct replacement. The brake lever is a Dia compe BSR Blaze. Does anyone have a suggestion for a tandem shop that might stock replacements for this cable?