In-line brake sensors - how to stop them moving?

[pn_day]

Hi all,
My commute includes some pretty poor roads so lots of bumping up and down. Sometimes the brake sensors move and cause the controller to cut out.

Currently I've been using cable ties but these tend to move after a while.

Any other ideas?
Thanks
Phil

 

[pn_day]

In the rather poor photos the sensor tends to slip down the brake cable. I want it to stay against the cable hanger.

 

[Alan Quay]

I always strap mine to the frame with cable ties. It doesn't have to be anywhere near the brake end. If the bike has cable along the top tube the I do it there.

 

[Deleted member 4366]

You've installed your sensor incorrectly. It should be the other side of the cable stop so that it's trapped between the cable outer and the stop, which means thst you need to cut about 50mm off the outer. Like this:

 

[pn_day]

Thanks Mike.
D8veh, you are correct but unfortunately the rear brake hanger did not have enough clearance for the sensor, so I had to mount the other side.
http://surlybikes.com/parts/small_parts/cable_hanger

 

[Deleted member 4366]

Can't you put it on the front cable outer where it comes to the first stop at the front of the crossbar?

 

[pn_day]

Hmm. Didn't think of that. Will try next time I replace the brake cable. Thanks d8veh. In the meantime I'll tie it to the rack.