JJC Posted February 4, 2014 Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 Page 92 in the Moss catalogue. The only part not available separately. Anyone know if they're available anywhere? JJC Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted February 4, 2014 Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 Have a look here http://www.tr-register.co.uk/forums/index.php?/topic/41510-hand-brake-cables/?hl=handbrake&do=findComment&comment=322335 Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JJC Posted February 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 Roger - thanks for the link. Not sure I follow what to do with heat shrink because the cables slide up inside the outer when you operate the brake. So doesn't seem an obvious way of keeping the wet out. Especially when you look at where they are. But it looks as though there might be suppliers out there that will have something that will do. JJC Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AlanT Posted February 4, 2014 Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 Heatshrink on the outside of the main outer flexible to replace perished original materiial. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 Here is a company that used to make the hand brake cables - perhaps they can do you some spare parts. http://tinyurl.com/qajpkgo Cheers Peter W Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JJC Posted February 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 Peter - many thanks. I'll call them. They rebuilt all the instruments for our TR4. JJC Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JJC Posted February 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 Speedy Cables don't make them apparently. They did say they'd let me know if they had any suggestions. But it doesn't look hopeful. JJC Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AlanT Posted February 6, 2014 Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 If I remember correctly this is close: http://www.halltech.com/bellows/moulded-bellows/faltenbalg-vulkanisiert-moulded-bellows-6592.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JJC Posted February 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 Alan - that looks promising. Spoke to Moss and I do follow their explanation. In short the gaiter is put on before the end is crimped in manufacture and retrofitting wouldn't really work without splitting it. Complete cables are only £11 or so. But I'll try those bellows first. JJC Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted February 6, 2014 Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 (edited) Hi JJC, there is a tool that electricians use to expand rubber sleeves to fit over 'bigger' things. They have three fingers that go inside the gaiter, a squeeze of the handles makes the three legs move outward. This may help you. http://uk.rs-online.com/web/c/cables-wires/cable-accessories-ties-tools/cable-sleeving-tools/ Roger Edited February 6, 2014 by RogerH Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AlanT Posted February 6, 2014 Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 Proper term is Hellerman-pliers. Nickname is Honeymoon-pliers. Can't see why. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
peejay4A Posted February 6, 2014 Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 As an apprentice we had an even ruder name for them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
re-hiker Posted February 10, 2014 Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 Hi Folks I had the same trouble and was rumagging around until I found a nice fitting Example from Lambretta (Italian Scooter) They use it on their Brake Cables. Just fitted with a small Cable Tie over on the fixed Part. re-hiker Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JJC Posted February 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 Sounds like an idea worth trying. Just need to find a Lambretta agent! JJC Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DIYBOSSCAT Posted February 10, 2014 Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 (edited) Any good..http://www.lambrettaspares.com/bike/cables.html item 33 Vince. Edited February 11, 2014 by DIYBOSSCAT Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JJC Posted February 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 Any good..http://www.lambrettaspares.com/bike/cables.html item 33 Vince. Looks like just the job! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
smizgals Posted May 10, 2014 Report Share Posted May 10, 2014 (edited) Guys, I have ordered these: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MGF-MG-TF-Gear-Change-Cable-Rubber-Gaiters-Pair-New-UK-COMPANY-MG-TRADE-MEMBER-/121329557397?ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:GB:1123 as the seller replied "The dimensions are: Overall length at rest 63mm, small hole internal approx. 9mm, large hole internal 20mm approx." and that is pretty much what I measured on an old one. I foresee sliding them on from the adjuster end. We shall see. Stan Edited May 10, 2014 by smizgals Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JJC Posted May 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2014 Sounds interesting - keep us informed.JJC Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ray(Spider)Kelly Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 TRy Carbuilder Solutions, www.carbuildersolutions.com They can supply a gaiter/bellows which I have fitted to my TR6. Go to their website, at the top right hand side is a box SEARCH STORE, enter the part number CABCOV. Note, one end will have to be cut off with a sharp knife. The total price of a pair of these is £9, easier and cheaper than fitting new cables. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
smizgals Posted June 10, 2014 Report Share Posted June 10, 2014 Update. The length is the same, the small end inner diameter is 1mm larger and the large end inner diameter is the same as the large end outer diameter of the original. So I retained the flat part of the original large end, slipped the new one over it and fastened the small end with a tie-wrap. Retaining the old large end also keeps the original seal around the washer that acts on the spring. I suppose gluing the large ends is also an option. Stan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bob buzzard Posted October 30, 2017 Report Share Posted October 30, 2017 After a major search for these items, I e-mailed Moss Europe and a very co-operative chap named Adam Chignell replied that they (Moss) were going to obtain some of these from their cable supplier to supply poor owners like us with perfectly serviceable cables and perished gaiters. The part number is 140373G (£3.50 a shot). I have fitted a pair to my otherwise perfect cables and although this is a little tricky in situ, I can report they are a quality item and worth the effort. Should keep the MOT man happy for a while. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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