To keep the fold of the Brompton optimal, different models of Brompton use different length brake cables - and of course the spec (or length) is different for front or rear brake

Short Wheelbase vs Long Wheelbase Brompton

The short wheelbase version of the Brompton was discontinued approx 2004 - and the cables for these are no longer available as separate items. The short wheelbase was approx 3 cm shorter than the long wheelbase - so by using the long wheelbase rear brake cable you will just have a bit of extra slack - but it will work just fine

Different Models

Current Brompton model ranges are:

• A Line / B75
• C Line / C Line Electric / older model Brompton folding bikes
• P Line / P Line Electric
• T Line

All the model ranges (with the exception of the T Line front) use the same brake cable

What you will need to know is - handlebar type:

• Mid rise - previously known as M type
• Low rise - previously known as S type
• High rise - previously known as H type
• P type (now discontinued)

you will also need to know if you have standard / UK setup or EU setup:

• UK / Standard / Moto setup - the front brake lever is on the right hand side and the rear brake lever is on the left hand side
• EU / USA setup - the front brake lever is on the left hand side and the read brake lever is on the right hand side