Brake cable

A brake cable connects a brake lever or release mechanism with the brakes by means of mechanical power transmission .

Brake cable on the bike

With bicycles brake cables are made of steel and stainless steel are used. The brake cables are completed with a button-shaped round piece. For brake systems from Campagnolo there are special brake cables with a pear-shaped connector.

Brake cable on motorcycles

Mechanical brake cables are also used on mopeds and mopeds.