Broken cable guide

IdahoBrett · Monday at 9:20 AM

While troubleshooting a binding rear brake on my BL I put too much stress on a cable guide and it broke. They must get brittle with age as I don’t think I had a lot of force on the plastic guide.

Any suggestions for a fix would be greatly appreciated.

IdahoBrett · Tuesday at 5:24 AM

Ordered these from ebay

IdahoBrett · Tuesday at 9:59 AM

I found the reason for the binding rear brake. It was in the cable housing. A flat spot that is right where the housing has to make a bend exiting the brake lever.

Fortunately I had another new section of 11/87 dated Dia Compe housing. Installed, re-wrapped bars and ops check normal. Now I await the arrival of the cable guide via ebay.

black lightning 1987 · Tuesday at 2:43 PM

Those printed ones may be the only thing available these days. A long time Cannondale dealer might have some originals. I have a dealer about 50 miles away who still has some old parts.

Broken cable guide

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