Habitation door cable

[Alshymer]

Hi All
My habitation door lock cable has stretched.
Apart from main Rapido dealers, does anyone know of companies that can make cables to order?
Thanks

 

[andyjanet]

A good bike shop or an old mechanic might have the bowden cable and different nipples to fit , the AA used to carry a clutch/ throttle cable repair kit, ive long since used up all my bits

 

[Alshymer]

Thanks very much

 

[Alshymer]

Hi again.
I have just spotted on Amazon some z cable ends so as my cable has stretched around 12 mm, perhaps I can cut off the end shorten the cable and fit a new z end.
2 questions- Should I buy one that needs crimping on or one which secures with a grub screw?
What is the best way to cut the cable to avoid fraying?
Thanks

 

[colinm]

I'm not sure I would get crimp on ends unless I had access correct tool to crimp them, cable croppers 'squeeze' the strands together and make it easy to fit nipples, a quick google and I see Toolstation sell them, I bought some Draper ones for gf's birthday one year.

Minotaur Cable Cutter

For stripping and cutting. Induction hardened cutting edges offering efficient long term cutting performance. Perfect for working in confined spaces, Can be carried in most tool pouches or toolboxes. Ergonomically designed soft grip handles for a firm grip.Specifications:200mmCarbon steel material

www.toolstation.com

 

[andyjanet]

The AA ones were mostly grub screws for clutch cables one small ally crimp on for throttle and choke

 

[st3v3]

Hi All
My habitation door lock cable has stretched.
Apart from main Rapido dealers, does anyone know of companies that can make cables to order?
Thanks

At the risk of stating the obvious I see an adjuster there that is fully wound in.

 

[maingate]

Try contacting this company. They make up all kinds of cables. You send them the old one as a copy.

Heavy Duty Cables - Handbrake, Clutch, Brake Cable | Speedy Cables

Our heavy duty range of mechanical cables include handbrake, clutch, fuel tank (2.5 - 8mm) and brake cable to transmit considerable force for cars, commercial and agricultural vehicles.

www.speedycables.com

 

[st3v3]

You send them the old one as a copy.

Next thread - "This new cable is too long as well!"

 

[Pudsey Bear]

Hi again.
I have just spotted on Amazon some z cable ends so as my cable has stretched around 12 mm, perhaps I can cut off the end shorten the cable and fit a new z end.
2 questions- Should I buy one that needs crimping on or one which secures with a grub screw?
What is the best way to cut the cable to avoid fraying?
Thanks

Soldering the cable is the best way to enable cutting or, if possible, fit it, then cut the excess off after.

 

[kontrald]

Thanks for advice!


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[Alshymer]

At the risk of stating the obvious I see an adjuster there that is fully wound in.

Yes it is but the outer has stretched so if I were to wind it out the cable would be even more curved.

 

[Alshymer]

Hello again. So, if I buy these could I solder the cable in?
Would it be sucked up the fitting as in a plumbing pipe?
Or should I just crimp them?
Thanks

 

[Alshymer]

 

[colinm]

Yes it is but the outer has stretched so if I were to wind it out the cable would be even more curved.

That's as it's meant to work isn't it?

 

[st3v3]

Yes it is but the outer has stretched so if I were to wind it out the cable would be even more curved.

How has that happened?

 

[Alshymer]

Wear and tear I guess. The van is now 8 yrs old but actually we don’t think that the bottom latch has ever secured properly.
I just think that if I shorten both cables by 15mm we should be back in business.

 

[colinm]

Wear and tear I guess. The van is now 8 yrs old but actually we don’t think that the bottom latch has ever secured properly.
I just think that if I shorten both cables by 15mm we should be back in business.

If you can get the inner adjusted enough that should do the job, any bend in the outer is irrelevant

 

[Alshymer]

I don’t think I can without shortening the inner.

 

[Fazerloz]

I don’t think I can without shortening the inner.

That's what the bottom adjuster is for, to effectively shorten the cable. If there is a nut under the cable adjuster undo that then hold the top hex on the adjuster whilst tuning the nut next to it clockwise down the thread. this will shorten the cable. When done if there is a nut under the bracket tighten it back up to the bracket.