No, this cap is sized specifically for the outer brake cable housing, which has a larger outer diameter than shifter or gear housing. Shifter cable caps are a separate, narrower product made for derailleur outer housing, so using the wrong size will either not seat properly or crush the housing. If you are servicing both brakes and gears on the same bike, you will need the matching outer cap for each system rather than one universal cap.

After cutting the outer housing cleanly to length with a proper cable cutter, slide the cap over the cut end so it sits flush, then squeeze it firmly with crimping pliers or the crimping notch on most cable cutters until it grips securely. A clean, square cut before crimping matters more than the cap itself, since a ragged housing end will never seal well even with a good cap fitted over it.

Each bike typically needs only two brake outer caps, but they are easy to lose, and most riders end up replacing cables again within a year or two of regular riding. A bottle of 100 works out far cheaper per piece than buying small packs repeatedly, and it means you always have spares on hand for your own bike or for friends and family who ride, without a fresh trip to the store every time.

It is best not to, since removing a crimped cap usually distorts its shape enough that it will not seat as tightly the second time. Given how inexpensive each cap works out to be in a bottle of 100, it makes more sense to fit a fresh cap every time you cut or replace a housing rather than risk a loose cap that lets moisture in over time.

A dedicated cable and housing cutter with a built-in crimping notch works best, since it lets you cut the housing and crimp the cap in one tool without switching between pliers. Standard crimping pliers will also do the job if you already own a pair. Either way, avoid using regular pliers alone, since they tend to crush the cap unevenly rather than crimping it into a clean, round seal.

Yes, this is a genuine, quality-checked LeBycle bottle of caps sourced for reliable everyday bike maintenance. Dispatch typically takes up to 3 working days from order confirmation, and total delivery time after that depends on your location and pin code, so we are unable to promise an exact day count upfront. All orders are prepaid at checkout since cash on delivery is not offered, and every order is backed by DoGoodCo's assurance of genuine, correctly specified parts.