5.5ft Rear Brake Cable

5.5ft Rear Brake Cable

5.5-foot rear bicycle brake cable featuring a black plastic outer housing, braided steel inner wire with mushroom nipple end, and a pre-fitted cable end cap — designed as a direct replacement for rear brake cables on road bikes, mountain bikes, cruisers, and general-purpose bicycles where the longer rear cable run requires additional length.

Key Benefits

• 5.5ft length — longer than front cables to accommodate rear brake routing
• Black outer cable housing for clean appearance
• Braided steel inner wire for reliable cable tension and braking response
• Mushroom nipple end for compatibility with standard drop-bar and flat-bar lever types
• Pre-fitted cable end cap to prevent wire fraying
• Smooth outer housing for low-friction cable operation
• Direct replacement for worn or damaged rear brake cables
• Compatible with standard rear brake callipers and levers
• Lightweight and durable construction
• Ready to install

Technical Specifications

• Type: Rear brake cable with outer housing
• Length: 5.5 feet (167cm)
• Outer Housing: Black plastic
• Inner Wire: Braided steel
• End Type: Mushroom nipple
• Cable End Cap: Pre-fitted
• Application: Rear brake — road, mountain, cruiser, and general-purpose bicycles

Features

• Braided steel inner wire provides consistent cable tension and responsive braking feel through the full rear cable run
• Black plastic outer housing protects the inner wire from moisture, dirt, and abrasion along the longer rear routing path
• Mushroom (pear-shaped) nipple end seats securely in mushroom-socket brake levers — common on MTB flat-bar levers, cruiser levers, and some road levers
• Pre-fitted end cap at the cable tip prevents wire splaying during installation and after trimming
• 5.5ft length provides sufficient cable for rear brake routing on standard to larger frame sizes — the additional length over a front cable accommodates the greater distance from lever to rear calliper
• Smooth outer housing interior minimises friction between inner wire and housing for consistent brake feel and lever return

Perfect For

• Rear brake cable replacement on road bikes
• Mountain bike rear brake cable replacement
• Cruiser and hybrid bicycle rear brake servicing
• Children’s and general-purpose bicycle brake repair
• Worn, frayed, kinked, or corroded rear brake cable replacement
• Routine bicycle safety maintenance
• Cycle workshop brake cable servicing
• New bicycle build rear brake cable installation

Key Features

• 5.5ft Length: The extended length compared to a standard front cable accommodates the longer routing path from handlebar lever to rear calliper — critical for rear brake installations where a shorter cable would leave insufficient slack for routing and adjustment
• Mushroom Nipple End: The mushroom-shaped nipple seats in the mushroom socket of compatible brake levers — confirm your lever uses a mushroom socket before ordering (barrel nipple levers require a different cable type)
• Black Outer Housing: Matches black-finished bicycles and components while protecting the inner wire along the longer rear routing path
• Braided Steel Inner Wire: The multi-strand braided construction provides tensile strength and flexibility required for reliable rim brake operation through the longer rear cable run
• Pre-Fitted End Cap: The end cap on the wire tip prevents splaying during installation and remains on the wire after the cable is cut to final length
• Direct Replacement: Standard dimensions and fittings compatible with the rear brake cable routing of most common bicycle types

Application Instructions

1. Shift to the easiest brake position and disconnect the old cable at the rear brake calliper anchor bolt
2. Remove the old cable from the lever mushroom socket by aligning the cable slot and pulling the nipple free
3. Pull the inner wire out of the outer housing — note the rear cable routing path before full removal
4. Feed the new inner wire through the new outer housing, leaving the mushroom nipple end exposed at the lever end
5. Seat the mushroom nipple into the lever socket and confirm it is fully engaged
6. Route the outer housing along the original rear cable path, seating it at all cable stops and guides on the frame
7. Thread the inner wire through the rear brake calliper cable anchor and pull to the correct tension
8. Tighten the anchor bolt while maintaining cable tension — check brake engagement and clearance
9. Trim excess inner wire, leaving 25–30mm beyond the anchor bolt
10. Crimp the pre-fitted end cap onto the trimmed wire tip to prevent fraying

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