5.5ft Rear Brake Cable

5.5 ft Rear Brake Cable

Universal 5.5 ft Rear Brake Cable – Smooth, Durable, and Reliable Stopping Power

This Universal 5.5 ft Rear Brake Cable Assembly is an essential, complete component for maintaining or replacing your bicycle’s rear braking system. The assembly consists of a smooth-gliding steel inner wire housed within a protective, low-friction black outer housing. The 5.5 ft (66 inches) length is designed to provide sufficient reach for the rear brake mechanisms on most standard frame sizes, ensuring a clean and optimal cable path.

The cable comes ready-to-install with the brake lever head (nipple) securely fitted, ready to be inserted into the brake lever. This durable construction ensures reliable, low-friction cable pull, which translates directly into responsive and consistent stopping power—a critical factor for cycling safety.

Key Benefits

• Reliable Stopping Power: Provides smooth, low-friction action for responsive and effective rear braking.

• Long Length: 5.5 ft (66 inches) is generously sized for the rear brakes on most road, mountain, and utility bikes.

• Protective Housing: Durable black outer housing shields the inner cable from dirt, moisture, and corrosion, ensuring longevity.

• Complete Assembly: Comes ready-to-install with the brake lever nipple and housing end ferrules fitted.

• Durable Inner Cable: Steel construction (implied galvanized or stainless) ensures strength and longevity.

Technical Specifications

• Part Number: (Implied Universal Brake Cable Model)

• Product Type: Bicycle Brake Cable Assembly (Inner Wire + Outer Housing)

• Length: 5.5 feet (66 inches)

• Housing Color: Black

• Inner Wire Material: Steel (Galvanized/Stainless Implied)

• Nipple Type: Standard Barrel/Lead Nipple (Common for MTB/Commuter)

• Application: Rear Brake (V-Brake, Caliper, Cantilever)

• Grade: General Purpose/Utility

Perfect For

• Full replacement of worn, rusted, or sticky rear brake cables and housing.

• Routine maintenance and tune-ups on commuter and utility bicycles.

• Repairing older bikes with external cable routing.

• General workshop stock for common repairs.

Application Instructions

• Installation: Insert the cable head (nipple) into the brake lever. Route the housing and inner cable along the frame.

• Securing: Secure the inner cable at the brake mechanism (caliper or V-brake).

• Adjustment: Adjust the outer housing length if necessary and use the brake lever barrel adjuster to fine-tune cable tension.

• Trimming: Trim the excess inner wire and fit a small metal crimp cap (not included) to the end to prevent fraying.

Pro Tips

• Ensure the outer housing length is correct—too short will impair turning, and too long will create excessive friction and drag.

• Apply a small amount of cable grease or lubricant (optional) to the inner wire before threading it into the housing for maximum smoothness.

• Always use sharp cable cutters to cut the housing to ensure a clean, uncrushed end for the ferrule cap.

• Use the cable’s existing nipple type to confirm compatibility with the brake lever being used.

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