2.2 inspection

Cable Cutter Technique

1. **Position the cutter close to the desired cut point** with the cable supported on both sides. 2. **Squeeze with one firm motion.** Multiple...

Difficulty ★★☆ moderate
Time 15 min
Applies to All bikes

Tools

  • Standard workshop tools

Procedure

  1. Position the cutter close to the desired cut point

    with the cable supported on both sides.

  2. Squeeze with one firm motion.

    Multiple half-presses fray the cable.

  3. For housing:

    cut between the coils, then check the inner liner is open and round. If the liner is crushed, push a pick or awl through to reopen it.

  4. For inner cables:

    crimp a cable end cap on immediately to prevent fraying. Squeeze with the rounded jaws of pliers (not the cutting jaws — that severs the cap). ---
  1. Position the cutter close to the desired cut point with the cable supported on both sides.
  2. Squeeze with one firm motion. Multiple half-presses fray the cable.
  3. For housing: cut between the coils, then check the inner liner is open and round. If the liner is crushed, push a pick or awl through to reopen it.
  4. For inner cables: crimp a cable end cap on immediately to prevent fraying. Squeeze with the rounded jaws of pliers (not the cutting jaws — that severs the cap).