jerrytr5 Posted June 8, 2015 Report Share Posted June 8, 2015 I note that one of our suppliers is listing the original metal sheathed hanbrake cable as NLA with a plastic sheathed item replacing it. Thinking it's probably time I replaced mine as handbrake operation has become increasingly variable and I'm pretty sure the original 40 year old cables are still in situ. Pros, Cons, recent experience anyone? Cheers, Jerry. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted June 8, 2015 Report Share Posted June 8, 2015 Hi Jerry Had them five years on one of my cars no problems at all Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted June 8, 2015 Report Share Posted June 8, 2015 Been fitting them for a while, no prob at all, they are whats known as "German market" ones, they are better as the sheathing keeps any road grit and water out out. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tr4Tony Posted June 8, 2015 Report Share Posted June 8, 2015 Hi I Agree with Stuart on this as these cables seem to be much longer lived. A good tip is to fill them with thick oil before fitting as this helps keep them free inside. Regards Tony Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted June 8, 2015 Report Share Posted June 8, 2015 Hi I Agree with Stuart on this as these cables seem to be much longer lived. A good tip is to fill them with thick oil before fitting as this helps keep them free inside. Regards Tony Whoopee Quote Link to post Share on other sites
riverstar Posted June 9, 2015 Report Share Posted June 9, 2015 Which supplier is stocking them Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jerrytr5 Posted June 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2015 Thanks chaps for all your comments. riverstar, I didn't make an exhaustive search but Rimmers show the alternative, plastic ones. I don't know if the other suppliers I looked at stock the plastic ones under the original part number, or if the metal sheath version is still available. BTW, is 'growing big marrows' an interest or a euphemism? Jerry Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted June 9, 2015 Report Share Posted June 9, 2015 Which supplier is stocking them Moss and TR Shop for definite, presumably the rest of the usual suspects are as well. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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