Well I've started to dismantle my next project and I can't seem to figure out how the cable comes off the sidepull brakes. I don't see any pinch bolt and I tried to unscrew the adjuster but that didn't help. Does the brake and brake lever not come apart. Also are there brake assemblies still available for this type of system.

Turn that calipr around. There should be a nut on he back of that arm.

I took the nut off the back and got the adjuster and cable off as one assembly and I even tried to pull the adjuster away from the cable and it doesn't move. It is either seized in there or I'm missing something.

The only thing missing is the OP's having been exposed to the double ended cables of many years ago. Yes, the inner cable has both ends capped with a lead/zinc end. the casing and adjuster are already installed on the inner cable. The likelihood of finding said cable is small. Both the length overall and the difference of length between the inner and casing must match up. I haven't had to deal with one of these for a long time.

The easy solution is to replace the caliper with a "modern" one that uses the anchor bolt type of cable securing. BTW modern freestyle bikes that have Orygs or Gryos use the same type of cable from their lever to the detangler but have far different shapes and lengths then what the OP's system needs. Andy.

Thanks for the help.

Greg

Well I managed to get a picture of the cable that I need replacing and I'm wondering if these are still available. This is the shifter cable from a 1967 Raleigh three speed bike and I need new cable for the shifter and the two brake levers.

you might find some on ebay . I agree with Andrew just replace the calipers .

I'm trying to keep the bike original. Do you know if there is any special name for these. How do I know what to look for. Do I just look for Vintage side pull cables.

discontinued , and no longer produced comes to mind..

good luck with "I'm trying to keep the bike original" you have met the 1st obstacle to that wish ..

now you must choose whether you want the bike to function at all ..

If you have the facilities to weld/solder on another fixed end to a cable you can find , you may stand a chance of that ..

I'm guessing its a step thru frame and this is a rear seat stay mounted brake .

Just try looking for Vintage side pull cables , they do come up every so often on Ebay .
https://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-ENGL...item2589686198 . I know it a set and you only need the cables .

BUt , note they use a conventional cable fixing draw bolt..

you can convert yours and use a set screw fixed barrel end On one end

and install better than 1950 housing and cables.

Thanks for the information. I did find the replacement cables but for what they charge for them I think I'll convert the brakes over to new ones.

Good Idea !!

Of course the photo is not the gear cable. Andy.

Well $ 40 for a set of brake assemblies is cheaper than the place that I found because they wanted $ 40 just for one cable assembly. Not sure what to do, may just disassemble the bike and use it as parts. Can always use these parts.

OP might want to check out this thread
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...glish-3-speeds
200 pages of info and love for old three speeds etc.
There are links to several venders of old English bicycle parts both domestic and foreign.
Just a couple here.
https://www.cyclesofyesteryear.com/cy.../sparepart.htm
https://www.theoldbicycleshowroom.co.uk/

Brian

Thanks for the links, sure appreciate them. Always looking for good links to bike repair and restoration.

Greg

If you have some mechanical skills you can also make a new cable. Make terminals out of some brass stock and solder them. For safety, open the strands before soldering.