Rear brake cable

[Geocamper]

Is a series 2 rear brake cable the same length as the front cable? If not, Could I use a clutch or gear cable?

[Tractorman]

Rear brake cables are thicker than front brake ones so none of the other lambretta cables will replace it. I have wondered why it needs to be so heavy compared to the front brake probably because you can put so much more pressure on it.

[Geocamper]

I have just checked the one that's already on the scooter and your right. Looks like a need a thicker cable.

[Watfordwhite]

If your going to replace the cable then I would suggest you go for the MBD one with the threaded end attached to the cable.
So much better than the standard.
Like this one on EBay 282461669493

[gaz_powell]

Would agree with the above about the threaded type, but buy direct from the originator of this type of cable - he can offer the 2 sizes of inner and it comes with a comprehensive fitting instruction..... PM LCGB member Martin "Knowledge" Leech (Jetset Oily Rag)#

[Rich Oswald]

Would agree with the above about the threaded type, but buy direct from the originator of this type of cable - he can offer the 2 sizes of inner and it comes with a comprehensive fitting instruction..... PM LCGB member Martin "Knowledge" Leech (Jetset Oily Rag)#

Not 100% certain but I think Martin has stopped doing these. He does keep finding a few in the depths of his garage though so maybe worthwhile pm'ing him. I have a spare one if you would like to PM me.

Rich'

[Watfordwhite]

No offence intended to knowledge in my comment. Sorry mate.

[Knowledge]

Don't worry guys, I have stopped making and selling the brake cables. Mine were top quality and I never had one returned to me as broken or unusable; a fact that I am very proud of. However, in the end there wasn't enough margin in it for me.

I might come back to the market one day soon, and I have a new product in mind too, but not just yet.

Thanks for the kind words, guys

[gaz_powell]

/\/\ that's a shame Martin, have you got any left????

[Knowledge]

No, none left, not even a spare for myself.