Re: Linkage lube

Posted by HH56 On 2023/9/19 17:12:27

That failure is typical if the wire cable was binding in the housing or if the rod that slides in the sleeve down at the OD lockout lever rusts or gets covered with road tar. Hopefully the cable was lubed at the time the bracket was broken but if that was years ago it would not hurt to do check the entire length and do a refresh lube.

If the end splits letting the cable just slide out the hose clamp has been used but can sometimes be a bit unsightly. 2 piece shaft collars also work well and if painted to match the bracket, have a bit more of a finished look.

If the entire crimped area along with a bit of the back end of the bracket is pushed off as has happened to a couple of people the repair is much more difficult.