brake handle help

[studysession]

I attached my brake handle to my handle bar.
http://www.bmikarts.com/item/Brake-Lever-300401-129

I am not sure how to properly put the brake cable on the brake lever??

Thanks
Keith

 

[number 37]

the lolly pop end on the brake cable should be about the size of the round hole in your handle. Looks like you may have a bicycle shifter cable
You put it in from the top so the lolly pop fits in the hole, and the cable slides in the slot facing forwards, then rotate the cable toward the center of the bike (so the cable slides in the slot in the front of the handle (doesn't look like you've got an adjusting screw on that type handle, it may be on the brake)
Then run the cable housing over the cable, and route it to your brake, run the cable thru the adjuster/housing stop, and thru the clamp bolt. Adjust, tighten the clamp bolt and your done.
I usually lube the cable housing prior to putting it on the cable

 

[jrmints1415]

That cable will not work. You need to buy a cable from bmi or northern tool that has a bigger end to it.

 

[studysession]

This is the cable I have shown in the picture. It does have a big metal piece that I can use but not very pretty.

http://www.bmikarts.com/item/Throttle---Brake-Cable---74-36000750-7252

Thanks

 

[studysession]

If I should use a different cable, could someone post a link?

Thanks

 

[mckutzy]

Maybe buy a bicycle replacement brake cable, that looks like the lever should fit. They are cheap at walmart.

 

[bighead]

Make a plastic bushing that makes the cable end bigger. Or get the right cable.

 

[fowler]

dril out a metal rod and put it over the existing end

or do what i did

cut the old end off, drill a small hole in a peice of rod and braze the cable in

thats how my clutch cable is

 

[studysession]

fowler -
May end up doing what you suggested....


Mean time does anyone have a link to what would be the right cable?
Thanks

 

[studysession]

I was able to get a cable that fit from Walmart.
Still would appreciate a link for what would be considered the right cable for said brake handle. The one from Walmart will do, but I am sure having the proper one would be better.

Thanks
Keith

Happy 4th of July!!!!

 

[Mac]

Pretty sure the cable you need has a 3/8" barrel.

 

[studysession]

Thanks -
Got one yesterday from a motorcycle repair scooter sales place local. Fits perfectly. Now ordered a disk brake because the drum brake could not hold the cart in a stopped postion well enough.