stormseeker 0 Posted May 18, 2003 just idly reading back through some of the previous owner's service history for my C (must remember to get a life... :? ) and saw that it has had its "Bowden Cable" replaced (part description on main dealer receipt). Never heard of one of those before, and the part number's not found in ETKA. More precidesly, 2 of them, part nos. 535 881 596A at £11.29 each. Any ideas on what/where/who/why a Bowden cable is? Handbrake cables maybe? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jims corrado 0 Posted May 18, 2003 i thought bowden cables were osed for the three way link between engine, gearbox and gear lever on automatic cars jim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stormseeker 0 Posted May 18, 2003 I've got a manual though..... ???? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Corrado 0 Posted May 19, 2003 they use it it on manual gearboxes, its like a brakecable from a bike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stormseeker 0 Posted May 19, 2003 they use it it on manual gearboxes, its like a brakecable from a bike aaah - part of the legendary sloppy corrado cable operated gear-change experience! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted May 19, 2003 A Bowden cable is just a cable inside a sheath to operate a remote device, such as chokes, brakes, gear selectors etc! I would imagine for £11, the one you had done was the bonnet release one as I'm pretty sure the gear cable would be more? Kev Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stormseeker 0 Posted June 3, 2003 For anyone who's interested (come on, I know everyone's dying to know....) Bowden cable 535 881 596 A is part of the front seats - the long one that goes from the seat collapse lever to the catch at the bottom of the opposite side of the seat .. sorted - I can sleep sound now :D :D :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
