Is this one cable or 2 cables? Will I be able to wire up both my left and right brakes or just one?

This set consists of two "universal" cables and two cable housings. By "universal", each cable has a separate lead "plug" at each end. One of the plugs will fit brakes used on flat bars; the other will fit brakes used on drop bars. After testing to see which one you need, cut off the other one. You should be able to wire up both brakes.

Will it work for mechanical disc brakes?

Yes. You cut them to length. They work great with my bb7's

How do I put the black rubber on the cable?

Feed the cable through the black housing it will make sense once you see it

what is the use of ferrules and end caps? and do i need to buy extra ones from Shimano from amazon?

The new ferrules can replace the ones that should already be there on your bike. The end caps are used to prevent the ends of the wires from fraying. If you're just replacing these brake cables, no other extra parts are needed.

Shimano Universal Standard Brake Cable Set For Mtb Or Road

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Description

🚴‍♀️ Upgrade your ride with Shimano’s smooth stopping power!

SEAMLESS COMPATIBILITY - One set fits both mountain and road bikes—no guesswork needed.
COMPLETE INSTALLATION KIT - Includes ferrules and cable tips—everything you need to upgrade your brakes in one package.
PRECISION LENGTHS INCLUDED - Comes with two steel cables (1000 mm & 2050 mm) plus a 2200 mm housing for perfect fit.
SMOOTH OPERATION GUARANTEED - Polymer-lined housing reduces friction for effortless brake response every ride.
CORROSION RESISTANT DURABILITY - Premium stainless steel cables ensure smooth braking and long-lasting performance.

The Shimano Universal Standard Brake Cable Set offers a versatile, corrosion-resistant solution for both mountain and road bikes. Featuring stainless steel inner wires and a polymer-lined housing, it ensures smooth, reliable braking performance. The set includes two steel cables of precise lengths, a 2200 mm cable housing, ferrules, and cable tips, making it a complete, ready-to-install kit favored by cycling enthusiasts worldwide.

Specifications

ASIN	B0050LUBZ8
Best Sellers Rank	#136,498 in Sports, Fitness & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports, Fitness & Outdoors ) #84 in Cycling Cables
Brand	SHIMANO
Brand Name	SHIMANO
Colour	Black
Country of Publication	USA
Customer Reviews	4.7 out of 5 stars 4,492 Reviews
Global Trade Identification Number	00689228603004
Item Type Name	Sports Other
Item Weight	45 g
Manufacturer	Shimano
Material	Stainless Steel
Material Type	Stainless Steel
Nominal Wall Thickness	2.5 millimeters
UPC	689228603004

Reviews

A**G

Excellent product

Shimano brake cables have good quality. I got exact size brake cables for my bike. Just make sure that you measure the exact size of your brake cables before making purchase

30.06.2025

J**S

Works good

As expected

19.06.2025

P**O

Just the ticket

Good price and exactly what was needed

10.06.2026

B**N

Preis-Leistungsverhältnis und Qualität 1a

Ruck Zuck montiert und die Bremse funktioniert wieder bestens.

19.06.2023

G**S

Perfect

Fit perfectly after cutting for length. The cable did not fray when it was cut and maintained its shape while feeding through the housings.

8.02.2021

D**O

Buona qualità completi con capicorda.

Buona qualità.

11.09.2025

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