VintCo Brake Cable

VintCo Brake Cables: Keeping Classic Rides Stomp-Ready

For anyone restoring or maintaining a vintage dirt bike or enduro machine from the 1970s and early 1980s, a cracked, frayed, or simply missing brake cable can bring a project to a grinding halt. That's exactly the problem VintCo was built to solve. VintCo is an Iowa-based manufacturer with over 25 years of experience producing new replacement components exclusively for vintage two-stroke motorcycles — and their brake cables are a standout part of that mission.

Newly Manufactured, Not Just Sourced

What separates VintCo from generic cable suppliers is their commitment to manufacturing truly new parts, not repackaged old stock. Each brake cable in their lineup is produced using modern materials and manufacturing techniques, engineered to deliver OEM-equivalent fitment and performance. The goal is simple: you shouldn't have to compromise the safety or reliability of your restoration just because your bike is 40 or 50 years old.

VintCo's brake cable catalog spans both front and rear applications across multiple marquee brands of the vintage two-stroke era. Their Honda coverage includes front and rear brake cables for iconic models such as the CR125, CR250, MR175, and MT125 — bikes that are notoriously difficult to source quality cables for at a reasonable price. On the Suzuki side, VintCo covers a wide swath of the classic RM, TM, TS, TC, DR, RS, and SP model families, from the early 1970s through 1981, with specific SKUs like the C6R001, C6R002, C6R003, C6R004, and C6F001 that cross-reference directly to OEM part numbers for confident fitment.

Why the Vintage Community Trusts VintCo

Headquartered in Indianola, Iowa, VintCo isn't just a catalog operation — the team actively rides and tests the motorcycles their parts are designed for. This real-world enthusiasm translates directly into brake cables that install correctly and perform reliably, rather than "close enough" universal-fit alternatives that can compromise brake feel or cable routing. For the vintage MX and trail rider, that distinction matters enormously.

VintCo's brake cable lineup is part of a broader philosophy: bring hard-to-find, application-specific parts back to market for the machines that defined an era of off-road riding. Whether you're completing a full frame-off restoration of a mid-70s Honda Elsinore or just replacing a worn cable on a Suzuki RM before the next vintage race weekend, VintCo's brake cables offer a purpose-built solution engineered to match — or exceed — original specifications.

What to Look for When Choosing a VintCo Brake Cable

• Exact model fitment: VintCo cables are application-specific. Always confirm your year, make, and model match the listed fitments before ordering.
• Front vs. rear: VintCo offers separate front and rear brake cable SKUs — confirm which end of the bike needs the replacement.
• OEM cross-reference: Many VintCo cables list the original OEM part number they replace, making it easy to confirm compatibility if you have factory documentation.
• Modern materials: Despite being styled to original specifications, VintCo cables are built with contemporary manufacturing standards for improved durability over aging original parts.

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