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Old 08-28-10 | 01:01 PM
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brake cable problem
my brake cable is broken from my brake lever to my detangler and i have no idea what that piece is called. i would show you guys pictures but i dont know where my camera is but i will post pics asap. im pretty sure that will help immensely and sorry for bad grammar im on my ps3.

EDIT: the line came stock (obviously) with my prk3
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Old 08-28-10 | 01:33 PM
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upper cable, top cable, upper detangler cable, whatever
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Old 08-28-10 | 01:33 PM
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You talking freestyle BMX bike with a rotor to spin the wheel 360?

tell about your mechanical skills .. may just have to take it to the bike shop.
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Old 08-28-10 | 11:02 PM
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Originally Posted by aznboi2000
my brake cable is broken from my brake lever to my detangler and i have no idea what that piece is called. i would show you guys pictures but i dont know where my camera is but i will post pics asap. im pretty sure that will help immensely and sorry for bad grammar im on my ps3.

EDIT: the line came stock (obviously) with my prk3
It's called an upper cable. This is what you need.
https://www.bikeman.com/CA7032.html
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