Comments on: How to Lubricate Brake and Shift Cables

By: Johannes

Johannes — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 20:50:05 +0000

Nice tutorial! I never knew how to do this properly.

By: Ben Blalock

Ben Blalock — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:18:17 +0000

Just want to thank you for all the information on this site, it is plain and to the point so even I can undersand it.I am just starting to ride a 24 speed bike at age 62 and I need all the help I can get, thanks again

By: Alex

Alex — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 18:05:42 +0000

Hi John,

Here’s a video that may help:
http://bicycletutor.com/inner-shift-cable/

It’s based on a Shimano derailleur, but the concept should be the same. If that doesn’t help, post some photos in the help forums.

By: johncousins

johncousins — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 15:56:57 +0000

hi I have an old suntour derailleur system and cannot work out how to install a new rear cable. Whatever I do just doesn’t seem to work. Please help

By: Jeffry

Jeffry — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 09:14:13 +0000

Thanks for this useful information. I always miss to do this

By: harvest

harvest — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 15:47:16 +0000

Here”s the steps I use to clean and lube cables.

Motion pro cable luber ( lube tool)
Contact cleaner (spray with nozel)
Motion pro cable lube (spray with nozel)
Shop rag
Redline grease (small tube)

Step one: Disconnect cable from lever
Step two: Connect lube tool to cable , contact cleaner nozel inserted in lube tool and cover with rag and spray until the other end of the cable clears in color.
( contact cleaner evaporates qiuckly)

Step three: Repeat step two with Motion pro cable lube until the other end of the cable shoots out the new cable lube. ( disconnect cable lube tool and wipe where needed.)

Step four: Apply redline grease in the slot of lever where the cable ball end goes , this prevents these parts from sticking. Finish installing cable on lever and your done.

My controls work like butter hopes this helps.

By: EM

EM — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 05:53:49 +0000

Great vids. I look forward to more!

By: Li

Li — Tue, 13 May 2008 20:01:09 +0000

The information is very useful. Thanks.

By: Mike Brisson

Mike Brisson — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 01:47:05 +0000

If you’re needing to work, ‘on the cheap’, I know people who swear by using chainsaw chain lubricant. I haven’t used it, but one friend who does, and who is quite a good wrench claims it works just fine.

By: Alex

Alex — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 01:01:46 +0000

Chainsaw oil might be too thick for the inside of cable housings, but it should work fine on a chain.