HANDING
IT TO THE
CABLES
Gear control cables
for the Ford Transit
FIRST LINE highlights the opportunities and technology behind cables in modern vehicles.
Good quality automotive cables are strong additional profit
opportunities. With that, First Line offers one of the largest automotive
cable programmes in the UK. In this issue of Vital News, First Line
sheds light on the fast growing ranges of premium quality auto-adjust
clutch, electronic handbrake and gear control cables.
scarce in the aftermarket as it was previously a dealer-only part. First
Line has recently introduced a range of these cables available to the
aftermarket.
MODIFIED AUTO-ADJUST CABLES
To combat the occasional problems
caused by clips being damaged during
transit, First Line introduced an
improved design to their auto-adjust
clutch cables for instances where the
auto-adjust mechanism is fitted at the
end of the cable.
These auto-adjust clutch cables were
developed with the integration of
latest technology to achieve the best
performance. It also features a special
double wire, trapezoidal and round,
conduit to increase the compression
resistance, resulting in a more
effective stroke of the inner cable.
The most notable difference is the plastic covering of the auto-
adjust mechanism which prevents rust and corrosion, therefore
increasing the longevity of the component. First Line auto-
adjust cables also remove the requirement for plasti c clips
used on older designs.
MEETING THE DEMAND
The exacting standards in which First Line parts are manufactured to
mean that First Line parts undergo rigorous testing to ensure quality,
reliability and longevity.
CHOOSE SAFETY FIRST
Whilst cheaper and lower quality cables are available in the
aftermarket, it is important to be mindful that the original
specification may be compromised. A cable with lower quality
specifications will wear quicker and as a safety critical
component, this is not ideal.
It is easy to spot a cable with lower specifications as the
end fittings can be made of a different material and size.
The inner cable may be thinner than the original and
any heat shielded areas are often shorter and may not
be fixed in place.
GEAR CONTROL CABLES
A common misconception is that gear control cables are available
through the dealer only. However, First Line has more than 100,
premium quality gear control cables in range covering popular vehicles
such as the Ford Transit, Renault Trafic and Vauxhall Vivaro available
from FPS. The aftermarket demand for quality gear control cables on
numerous automotive and LCVs has been growing year-on-year.
ELECTRONIC HANDBRAKE CABLES
More vehicle manufacturers are transitioning towards electronic
handbrake systems over the lever-operated equivalents to further
improve driver comfort, convenience and safety. However, despite the
popularity for these systems, replacement brake cables are relatively
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First Line also offers one of the most comprehensive ranges of brake,
accelerator and speedometer cables in the aftermarket. To help factors
and installers identify cable references, First Line also has unique
technical layout drawings available for use.
Equipped with a 2-year/24,000-mile
warranty, FPS stocks more than 2,500
First Line cables which can be found on
MAM Autocat and the F:Drive. Available
via same/next-day delivery, please speak
with your local FPS representative for
more information.
VITAL NEWS ISSUE 47