What materials are used to manufacturer cables?
A. Cables are made of Nylon coated galvanized wire rope. They also have various original equipment materials such as fittings and springs. Q.What is the Difference between Side cables and Rear cables? A. Side cables are threaded through the side seams and their purpose is to provide tension to the side of the top. Some cars, such as the Beetle, VW Cabrioles, some Jaguars, etc, use a different kind of tensioning cable- Rear Cables- they hold the top down tight to the body of the car along its rear belt line. Such cables are more problematic and should be replaced with a new top in most cases. Some cars, such as the Capri, Cavaliers and Sunbirds have two pairs of side cables. Q.What are Pads? A. Pads are used to protect the top from rubbing against the metal frame when the top is raised or lowered. Q.Do all Cars require Pads? A. Most American Cars starting in 1940 through present day use Pads. Some cars that do not require pads are: Triumphs, Fiats, Alfa Romeo, Austin Healy, Miata, SUVs
