Bigger question with larger ramifications. Die-drawing a multi- strand wire cable improves the outside shape (smoother) without compromising the individual strands of wire. Sanding the cable cuts into the individual strands of wire just like wearing out a cable. Not a hard choice to make in my world!
Maybe Garth's subject line should read, "So what about using worn out brake cable?"
Chuck Schmidt South Pasadena, CA USA
On Sep 2, 2007, at 6:52 PM, freesound@comcast.net wrote:
> The question is, does it reduce friction as well as die-drawing? I
> don't know, and unless your wrench has tested or found a test, he
> prob doesn't either. You pays your money and .... you know!
>
> Ken Freeman
> Ann Arbor, MI USA
>
> -------------- Original message --------------
> From: Bianca Pratorius <biankita@comcast.net>
>
>> As the title says, does it help in reducing friction by sanding down
>> the standard brake cable before using? Another list member just
>> suggested it. The local wrench poo pooed the idea when I brought
>> it up,
>> but it seems as if it just might work.
>>
>> Garth Libre in Miami Fl USA