nibbo Posted June 6, 2013 Report Share Posted June 6, 2013 Hi again, My pair of metal sheathed brake cables are in good nick apart from the two rubber gaiters which have perished.Can we obtain new ones "gaiters that is" I've looked in all the parts books and all they do are replacement assembles, has anyone else sourced some ?? Cheers Nigel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nibbo Posted June 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2013 No answers !!!!! or am I being tight :-) Lol Nigel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RobinTR6 Posted June 9, 2013 Report Share Posted June 9, 2013 Nigel, I think the answer is NO, never seen them for sale anywhere. The replacement cables arent expensive , perhaps thats why... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AlanT Posted June 9, 2013 Report Share Posted June 9, 2013 I have the same problem. I just closed off the end of the cable sheath with a few layers of heat-shrink. This was arranged to pull down on to the cable. Its not strong enough to trap it but will keep water/dirt out of the sheath. Normal heat-shrink goes down 2:1 but you can get 3:1 easily and up to 10:1 is made. I'd always rather fix the original than use a repro for a part like this. Reading the topic on part quality will tell you why. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nibbo Posted June 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2013 I must admit I was toying with the idea of using heat-shrink, and as the cables are in such good condition it seems silly to just bin them, so thats what I will do ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted June 9, 2013 Report Share Posted June 9, 2013 Not sold by the specialist but try Speedy Cables or any one else who makes cable assemblies. http://www.speedycables.com/ Cheers Peter W Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AlanT Posted June 9, 2013 Report Share Posted June 9, 2013 Build the cable up a bit with a layer of heat-shrink. Then go over the built up area and the sheath. Leave the top layer a bit long so it locks the build-up bit in place. Ask if you need heat-shrink material. Imay have some spare left over. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted June 9, 2013 Report Share Posted June 9, 2013 Hi NIgel, have you tried a cycle shop or a motor bike shop. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John L Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 As I used to work with a Tractor company Case IH, there is a part number in their parts system K906182 that was used on a cable on the range of David Brown Tractors to keep out the dirt just like the one on the brake cables. If you need help finding a dealer near to you let me know. Regards John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AlanT Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 maybe this has something http://www.rubber-bellows.co.uk/product_range_rubber_bellows/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 ... or Ebay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RUBBER-BOOTS-4-radio-box-seals-bellows-rc-model-boat-B2-/150608990653?pt=UK_ToysGames_RadioControlled_JN&hash=item2310fed1bd Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AlanT Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 Can anyone confirm my view that this is a very near fit? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nibbo Posted June 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2013 Thanks for the help guy's will start hunting !! Alan, that could be the one I will measure mine up in the morning when I get home " 12hr nights :-( " where is that from ?? Nigel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AlanT Posted June 13, 2013 Report Share Posted June 13, 2013 There is a slightly bigger one available. The small end needs to go over the threaded rod bit. Reckon this is 6mm. The boot bit on a 4A goes over a spring. If yours is the same how big is the spring. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted June 15, 2013 Report Share Posted June 15, 2013 Probably more important to keep the water out of the cable is to waterproof sleeve the outer casing as Triumph used to do on the TKC prefix TR6 handbrake cables. In this thread heat shrink is mentioned and that would do the job. Early cars have a grease nipple on the cable so they can be pumped full of the stuff, which as well as lubricating resists water ingress. Peter W Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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