V Brake cables life ?

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Mike777
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Re: V Brake cables life ?

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Hi all

Many thanks for all the replies

Do you always need to always replace the outer case when changing the cable ?

Regards

Mike
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Brucey
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Re: V Brake cables life ?

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No, often the outer housing will last two or three inners; but it all depends how tight the bends are and how the inner cable failed.

cheers
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