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catrider199 · 10-28-2009, 07:02 PM

i called dennis kirk technical support and told them i need throttle and brake extensions. i already kno what im doing for my throtle cable. but the brakes is were i have a problem...when i bout the sled it has mechanical brakes on it and i can not find anything to get longer cables.the guy told me to put a hydrolic brakes on it...how hard is to do the transfer? and were can i find a cheap kit i guess if i have to do the swap or can someone tell me were i can get a longer mechanical brake cable

SnoCat800 · 10-28-2009, 10:27 PM

Surely not flaming you, but you might get an answer if you would put the year and model of sled your asking the question about.

catrider199 · 10-28-2009, 11:17 PM

my sled is a 94 arctic cat ext 580

catrider199 · 10-28-2009, 11:22 PM

i called dennis kirk technical support and told them i need throttle and brake extensions. i already kno what im doing for my throtle cable. but the brakes is were i have a problem...when i bout the sled it has mechanical brakes on it and i can not find anything to get longer cables.the guy told me to put a hydrolic brakes on it...how hard is to do the transfer? and were can i find a cheap kit i guess if i have to do the swap or can someone tell me were i can get a longer mechanical brake cable my sled is a 1994 ARCTIC CAT EXT 580 if that helps anyone the reason i am postin this is because i put 7 inch rsi risers on it an new rsi backcountry bend bars

SnoCat800 · 10-28-2009, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by catrider199

my sled is a 94 arctic cat ext 580

Hey Cat, I'm new to snowmobiling, I know very little about them,but I do belong to 3 diesel truck forums and it's a continual problem if we don't know what vehicle the questioner is talking about. I would suggest you put your sled in your signature.

Sorry, mean't this to be a PM. Don't know how to delete it here.
Bill

catrider199 · 10-29-2009, 12:00 AM

ok snocat i totaly forgot to put it in there..im new to snowmobiling also..i bought this sled non running for 250 bucks.jus tryin to get her to run for local riding and before i go to the up michigan...

catrider199 · 10-29-2009, 12:05 AM

so will someone plz help me out here..thanks to all sledheads

**kccats** · 10-29-2009, 08:52 AM

OK all cats use a simple cable likely 34"! You could get a brake or clutch cable that is longer, mod the end to fit your lever and then use a cable nut on the other!
Doing a hydro converssion would be GREAT, but would likely need to switch from a 4 bolt chain case to the newer 6 bolt to do it!

**kccats** · 10-29-2009, 08:54 AM

No need to start a new thread!

JheLrey · 10-29-2009, 12:00 PM

I bet you could use a Polaris cable, or like wise... I was thinking a bike cable but I don't think that is beefy enough.

catrider199 · 10-29-2009, 04:28 PM

ya thats wut i was think was using a bike cable but then i knew it was going to be strong enough how would i mod it by making it fit in my lever not getting what you mean? ill talk ato my cousin about it...where could i get a longer cable that is strong enough?

catrider199 · 11-03-2009, 10:22 PM

hey guys me agin would a cable from a lawnmower work if it is longer and i mod the end like kccats said?

**RJ Gleason** · 11-04-2009, 08:06 AM

Check on Snowest.com, most of them are deep snow riders and know where to find this stuff.