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Old 25-02-2008, 08:58 PM   #1
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Stainless trailer brake cable

Does anyone know where i can get any? Ive found galv stuff but would prefer stainless. Think its 3mm i need.
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blinging up the trailer now scotty next thing we know you will have a skier in tow
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Old 25-02-2008, 09:06 PM   #3
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its still gotta be orange!
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its still gotta be orange!
Oh yes!
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orange with a hint of orange on an orange background no doubt!
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orange with a hint of orange on an orange background no doubt!

Have ya seen it then?
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no was just a wild guess
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Scottyboy, stainless cable of various diameters is used for rigging yachts and ends are swaged on as necessary. I guess you could adapt it for use on your braking system.
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Just been looking at some on ebay item 220205666589
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Scottyboy, stainless cable of various diameters is used for rigging yachts and ends are swaged on as necessary. I guess you could adapt it for use on your braking system.
Yeah... if you want to pay inflated "marine prices".. Or you could just Google your local lifting equipment suppliers..we use these Boyos http://www.arbillifting.co.uk/index.php and pay engineering prices...and you know what a load of tight wads we are...
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Sorted now thanks lads.
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