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MK2 left/right e-brake cable compatibility?

Started by Skeeter · Jan 25, 2017 · 5postsSMF 2010–26

SkeeterJan 25, 2017, 7:20 am · #1

Well, the plastic sheath inside of my e-brake cables are falling apart and the cable itself is corroding internally, making them stick and drag my rear brakes. Does anyone know if there is another model that shares a similar cable design that will work?

rednucleusJan 25, 2017, 10:01 am · #2

I believe they are still available at Rockauto. I have replaced at least two of mine so far

SkeeterJan 25, 2017, 10:13 am · #3

The right one is like $23, but the left one is out of stock. I've found the left one for like $55 on Amazon, but I was hoping there was an alternative.

rednucleusJan 25, 2017, 11:10 am · #4

and lots of right side on ebay, no lefts - wonder why - guess cuz that's the one you need

SkeeterJan 25, 2017, 11:27 am · #5

^Most likely, haha. Do the Z31 cables have a different hammer (the part that attaches in the caliper lever)?