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    Question Where can I get a 2010 RT parking brake cable? Any other options?

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    My wife's RT has almost 40k miles on it. I think the parking brake cable is stretched and needs to be replaced. Does anyone know where to get one? Can't get it from Can-Am, it is discontinued. Local dealer can't get it either. Parts guy at dealer doesn't think the cable for a 2011 will work. I can find 2011 cables, but not 2010.
    Is it possible to put new cable in the shield and attach cable ends?
    Thoughts?
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    It's stretched beyond what the adjustment can tighten back up?
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    The 2010 RT parking brake adjustment is done through the rear parking brake pulley. It is splined. If the proper adjustment can't be made, you remove the pulley and move it one spline at a time until proper adjustment is met. Check the service manual for the procedure.
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    Allen has asked a good question, has it stretched totally to the end? If so, I would really like to know what the difference is between the 2010 to 2012, or 2011, if it's longer by a little then I would think you could reroute it in a way so that it would work. I have a new cable for a 2012 in my shop; if you have the length of yours, I could measure mine. PM me if you have the information, and maybe a picture! I can't believe that they changed too much between the two. Jetfixer is right, there procedure to adjusting that caliper look it up!! Do you have the manual on the bike?
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    I found a used one for sale on eBay. Item # 387439373803

    No luck finding a new one.
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    Quote Originally Posted by RickyBobby View Post
    2010 RTS SE5

    My wife's RT has almost 40k miles on it. I think the parking brake cable is stretched and needs to be replaced. Does anyone know where to get one? Can't get it from Can-Am, it is discontinued. Local dealer can't get it either. Parts guy at dealer doesn't think the cable for a 2011 will work. I can find 2011 cables, but not 2010.
    Is it possible to put new cable in the shield and attach cable ends?
    Thoughts?
    Hey Ricky. There's just a bit of mis-diagnosis here. Cable stretching, if it occurs at all, is so minor that adjusting for that is well within the capability of the adjustment mechanism. Instead, adjustment of the cable is required to compensate for wear of the rear brake pads. Something to check for.

    See the link for everything you need to know about brakes on the 2010.

    https://drive.google.com/file/d/1m-D...ew?usp=sharing

    If you can't take up the slack in the cable with the two adjusting nuts at the rear - which work just like any other cable adjuster - make sure you go the right direction - then you do what is sometimes called the "major" adjustment. Remove the rear pulley, turn the shaft CW one spline, re-install and try again. The primary thing to remember is that, with the parking brake disengaged, that you adjust the cable so that there is still spring tension on the cable. But, that the parking brake doesn't drag. That prevents the cable from bowing at the front pulley and prevents the possible disconnection of the cable end up front. I owned that era of Spyder for 10 years. Never experienced any cable stretching. And provided that the rear pulley is put back on properly after a brake job, never had to do the "major" adjustment. Good day.
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    Thanks for the help. I will get it put back together and make sure the actuator is adjusted properly. That may be what the problem is. I had forgotten about that.

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