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Brake Cable Lubrication

Lubricating your brake cables will make braking a lot smoother. You know you need to lubricate your brakes when they become hard to use.

Stuff you'll be needing:
- Lubricating Oil

(1) Detach the cable at the brake end, by loosening the hex nut

(2) Slide the cable sleeve off the cable, exposing the cable

(3) Lubricate the entire length of the cable with oil, making sure all of it is coated

(4) Put everything back together, by sliding the sleeve back on and attaching the cable to brakes

(5) Tune your brakes to ensure they are fully functional

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