Compressionless brake housing changes the feel at the lever. Standard coiled-steel housing flexes under braking pressure, absorbing force that should go to the brake pads. The Road Pro Brake Cable Kit from Jagwire eliminates that flex by wrapping linear steel strands in a braided Kevlar layer, creating housing that resists compression while staying flexible enough to route cleanly. The result is more direct lever feel and reduced effort at the caliper, which translates to better modulation during descents and more confidence when you need to scrub speed quickly.

The housing pairs with Jagwire's Pro Polished Slick Stainless cables, which run through a Slick-Lube liner inside the housing. The polishing process removes surface irregularities from the cable strands, reducing friction without relying on coatings that can flake off over time and contaminate the liner. Pre-stretching during manufacturing means the cables won't elongate after installation, so brake adjustment stays put longer than with standard cables. The combination of low-friction liner and polished cable surface keeps the system feeling consistent across temperature changes and wet conditions.

Each kit includes generous cable lengths for front and rear brakes: 1500mm for the front, 2800mm for the rear. The 3000mm housing roll handles large frames, full-length housing runs, and mechanical disc brake setups without running short. All the finishing hardware comes in the box: ferrules in multiple styles, lined and open end caps, cable donuts for frame protection, 5G tube tops, and EZ-Bend flexible connectors for tight routing situations where standard ferrules would kink the housing.... Read More