Brake cable end caps
05-03-12, 09:54 AM
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Brake cable end caps
Up until now I've been using aluminum brake cable end caps with a blind hole. It seems that I have only been able to find the end caps with a through hole. Does anyone have a source for the end caps without the through hole?
Short of a pair of pliers or needle nose, what are you using for end cap crimping tool?
Short of a pair of pliers or needle nose, what are you using for end cap crimping tool?
05-03-12, 12:12 PM
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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ls_o02_s00_i01
Or cycling-specific online stores (like the ones that sell through Amazon).
I just use pliers to squish the proper areas of the cap, but a crimper tool of appropriate size would certainly work better.
05-06-12, 05:08 PM
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I buy them in bulk from where ever. Use the Park Cable Cutter tool pictured above to crimp them. IIRC the last bottle I bought was Avenir brand.
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05-06-12, 07:55 PM
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Price point has 'em in 100-count bottles.
https://www.pricepoint.com/detail/211...s-100-Pack.htm
I've seen them elsewhere for similar prices, including some LBSes; $13 for 30 seems insanely expensive.
https://www.pricepoint.com/detail/211...s-100-Pack.htm
I've seen them elsewhere for similar prices, including some LBSes; $13 for 30 seems insanely expensive.
05-07-12, 02:32 PM
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Price point has 'em in 100-count bottles.
https://www.pricepoint.com/detail/211...s-100-Pack.htm
I've seen them elsewhere for similar prices, including some LBSes; $13 for 30 seems insanely expensive.
https://www.pricepoint.com/detail/211...s-100-Pack.htm
I've seen them elsewhere for similar prices, including some LBSes; $13 for 30 seems insanely expensive.
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I just bought a bag of 100 plain aluminum end caps and a new brake cable through Amazon. Thanks for the help.
