Subject: RE: Front Brake hanging up
Author: Peter Scheer
Date: Feb 19, 2001, 5:41 AM
Post ID: 1705505384
Chris
thanks for info. I believe the dry lube is much better than oils, but I
just didn't think I could get the graphite down the cables after cleaning
them out with wd40. I thought there would be still some liquid left over
and that would just mix with the graphite and just prevent the graphite from
going all the way down the cable.
All linkages have been cleaned and lubed.
I will order some heavier spring and a new cable
Thanks all for input
Pete
| -----Original Message----- From: Chris Berry [SMTP:guzzis-@hotmail.com] Sent: Sunday, February 18, 2001 2:05 PM To: Loopfram-@topica.com Subject: Re: Front Brake hanging up ============================================================ Which IT Community has the info you need now? CIO | IT Manager | NetAdmin | Support | IT Consultant Check 'em out...and find out! Join TechRepublic--FREE: http://click.topica.com/aaabstb1dfltb15Bu9a/TechRepublic ============================================================ All- I noticed that everyone says lube the brake cable with oil or wd-40. While these will work, both attract dust which gums up the whole works, has to be cleaned, and re-lubed...which attracts dust which gums up... (see where I'm going?). Guzziology reccommends using dry graphite powder to lube cables. Slicker than any oil, and doesn't attract dust. My clutch cable was real gummy feeling when I got my bike. Rode for a while, then the inevitable cable break happened. Being the thrifty (cheap) sort that I am, and since the cable broke at the very end, I had a new end soldered on at my bike shop. Before I did it, I cleaned the hell out of the cable and sleeve. After it was reassembled, I sqirted a bunch of graphite in it (easier said than done, but still possible). My clutch cable is now smoother than my friend's 2000 model crotch rocket's clutch cable. My hand no longer gets tired during thru town trips where I'm shifting a lot. Another 2 1/2 cents Chris in NC '74 Eldo civ.
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