Cables and Housing Flashcards
1
Q
What is the diameter of a brake cable vs a shifter cable?
A
Brake Cables 1.5-1.8 mm
Shifter Cables 1.1mm
2
Q
A compression less housing is used for what kind of cable?
A
Shifter Cable
3
Q
A spiral wound housing is used for what kind of cable?
A
Brake Cable
4
Q
What does the cable slide back and forth on inside the housing?
A
A plastic liner
5
Q
What length should a cable be cut to?
A
so it is as short as possible
but still enters the housing stops in a straight line.
6
Q
What is the adjustment for a rear derailleur barrel ?
A
screw it in fully, then turn it out 3 turns
7
Q
What is the adjustment for a brake barrel?
A
screw it all the way in and then back it out 2 turns
