Bicycle Mechanics - brake handle problem with U08

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prince_k
08-03-04, 09:10 PM
I have a Peugeot U08 from the 70's that I recently bought. I have to pull on the back brake handle very hard to get the brake to move. The cable near the back brake handle moves when I squeeze on the handle while the front brake cable doesn't move when I pull on its handle. What is wrong? I think it is a problem with the cable and the cable casing. If this has already been covered, please link me; I searched for a few minutes and found nothing. Thanks for any help.


seely
08-03-04, 09:23 PM
The cable is probably seized in the housing and the cable and housing need to be replaced.