brake cables

[aenima]

I have a 1991 lt80 that was sitting for years now my kids are big enough to ride it. I took the front tires/wheels off cleaned and greased all the brake components. The front brake cables are binding. I just read something about soaking brake cables. I'm not wanting to spend $50 on new cables. is it possible to soak them and in what?

[2002shee]

You have to remove the cables completely. Then fill a zip lock bag with WD-40 or CRC Powerlube. Put one end of the cable in the bag and tie it off real good so it won't leak. Hang the bag up so the other end of the cable is off the ground and put a pan underneath to catch drips. It looks like an IV set up in a hospital. Leave it for a day or so and hopefully the lube will work its way through the cable and free it up. I've done this several times and had great luck. Let me know how you make out.

[aenima]

Hey, thanks alot!! It worked well......lube started coming out the other end in a minute or 2........worked em a little, put em back on...they're working.....saved me $50!!

Thanks again,
Aaron

[2002shee]

Glad to hear it worked! It's always a good thing to save money.