SHIMANO Universal Standard Brake Cable Set, For MTB or Road Bikes

I'm rebuilding a vintage 1990's Cannondale mountain bike I've had since new. I replaced the Dia-Compe cantilever brakes with Shimano BR-T4000 V-Brakes. However, the original brake cable was cut a hair too short, and the end was fraying. The situation got worse as I tried to adjust everything the way I wanted. Fortunately, anticipating this exact scenario, I had already bought the SHIMANO Universal Standard Brake Cable Set as well. Installing a new cable for the rear brake was simple and easy. The kit comes with two generous lengths of stainless steel cable, a nice length of cable housing, four ferrules (didn't know that's what the housing ends were called) and two cable tips. It all worked perfectly, and I am thrilled to say the potential disaster was averted. Would absolutely, positively, buy again. In fact, I might get another set just to have around. With five bikes in the house, you never know when you might need it.

This is a perfect OEM replacement brake cable kit that has everything you need to replace the brake cables on your bicycle for a nice, refreshing change to overused and old brake cables. You won’t realize how good new cables perform over old cables until you install these and try them out. If you’re losing power in your brake levers, changing the cables is one of the best things you can do. Cables, over time, stretch and lose their stiffness and power, creating mushy-feeling brake levers. These Shimano cables are the OEM replacements for any Shimano brake kits (and will work with others). I used to work at a bike shop growing up and wouldn’t trust my brake cables with anyone other than Shimano, especially if your brake kit is a Shimano brake kit. Even with different brake kits, these cables work top-notch as they’re built with quality since Shimano has been producing bike parts for decades. The cables are setup perfectly. There is a cable housing piece that is way more than you’ll need to replace all of the brake cables housing on your bike. There are also cable housing ends to ensure the ends of the housing is stiff at the ends for better braking power. The kit includes two brake cables (one short and one long) for replacing both the front and rear brake cables. The kit also includes the cable ends you crimp on in order to keep the ends of your brake cables from fraying. Perfect kit for the cost.

long, sleek... has ALL the parts you need - it comes with 2 - as it says, it's a set. I had to salvage a couple extra end pieces/entry/exit points because the bike I put these on ran the brake line to connection points on the frame, then - IDK why, maybe aesthetics (certainly not function) - at those connection points opened up and ran the exposed line to another connection point near the rear brakes. These are CLEAN.... the ends have BOTH types of line connectors to attach to the hand brakes so you can just see what kind your bike has and clip the other side off. I don't even PRETEND to be a bike mechanic or know if this is common. I just needed it done, did a little research, and watched a couple YouTube examples and jumped right in... it takes a tiny bit more skill - well- dexterity/experience than it appeared on the videos, but nothing you can't do on your own - if you're slightly mechanically inclined, and/or adventurous. TIP (experienced I'm sure know, but - I did it by accident and discovered why that was a very smart idea later) I would suggest cutting the brake line WAY WAY longer than you initially need- you can keep trimming it before you crimp the end-cap on the line. - REASON: if you don't cut/trim the end of the line CLEANLY with your cutters (don't try regular wire cutters, get the tool), one of the braids will begin to separate & unwind along the length of the line- this will prevent the line from sliding effortlessly and smoothly in the sheath of the wire. Fortunately, I had cut just the tip not needed, ran the whole line through the trimmed (to the length needed) cable shielding and while doing many things, one of those strands began to unwind... I traced it up the line and thankfully it was below where I needed to trim anyway. I got better line snips, cut it 2 more times (once more a half way to where I needed it to ensure those snips would cut the braided cable cleanly enough to not unwind), then again where I needed... I crimped the tip (provided in the package) and locked it down with the bolt that clamps on the cable to hold it in place... I tucked the 4-6" extra wire down under the edge of the brake calipers and it was perfect (after re-adjusting the brakes for proper distance and brake handle squeeze).

As advertised. Replaced the rear brake cable on my Pedego e-Bike with ease.

Kit comes with one 2050mm long brake cable for a rear brake, and one 1000mm long cable for the front. However, the kit only comes with one continuous piece of outer housing at 2200mm in length (about 86 1/2"). My wife's e-bike required a housing length of roughly 1750mm (69") for the rear brake, leaving only 450mm (17 1/2") for the front brake, which was not long enough. Kit may work for most bikes, but caution should be taken to understand how much outer housing is needed before ordering. Otherwise good quality stuff, as you would expect with the Shimano name.

Shimano is a really good company they've been around for a long time since the 1920s. They make really nice bike parts the tourney series is decent, but the XTR, Deore, Ultegra are the nicer and higher end families. The lower ends like Acera, Alivio etc are nice if your a serious rider, but not a racer...so let's talk about their brake cables and housing. I have used these set before, and have used it, again and again, many times over. There's a lot of pros and cons to this kit, which I will discuss below. Pros: 1.) You get plenty of housing and its enough for redoing/replacing housing and cables on a single bike. 2.) You get two cables one for the front and one for the back and the length for both are usually pretty sufficient. 3.) Cables and housing are of high quality. Cons: 1.)The exposed cables you receive really should be the same length or longer (The Clarks cables I've bought usually go all the way down to the floor.) 2.) The kit should include extra cables and extra housing, which would act as an insurance policy in case you mess up so you don't have to buy a new kit, I would happily pay more for this. 3.) Shimano should make a box of 10 of these sets, which I would again happily pay more for it would save a lot of money in the long run. Even though you can buy a box of housing and a box of 100 cables you have to purchase them individually if Shimano offered a combined version of the Box of long housing and 100 cables (2 for 1 deal) it would save a lot of money in the long run for the average consumer. All in all though for any DIY individual consumer who replaces their own cables, this is the most affordable option. I love this product and it comes with everything needed to replace your cables and housing. I highly recommend this product.

Precisely the standard of quality you would expect from real Shimano craftsmanship. Durable, reliable, fair cost/value.

This Brake Cable Set is an excellent choice for both mountain bikes. The cables are strong, smooth, and provide consistent braking performance. Installation was straightforward, and the set includes everything needed for a clean, professional setup. After using it on my mountain bike, the braking response felt much more precise and reliable. The set’s universal fit makes it a versatile option for different bike types, and the durability is typical of Shimano’s high-quality standards. Highly recommended for anyone needing a dependable brake cable replacement.

As expected

Good price and exactly what was needed

Ruck Zuck montiert und die Bremse funktioniert wieder bestens.

Fit perfectly after cutting for length. The cable did not fray when it was cut and maintained its shape while feeding through the housings.

Buona qualità.