Question on Shift Cable Replacement

Mini owners take note: On my 2002 MCS, they broke at 90,000 miles. Unfortunately they broke while in 50 mph heavy rush hour traffic, center lane, in the rain on a Friday afternoon. Fortunately I felt the shifter go limp as I downshifted and I immediately shot through a hole in traffic right at an exit lane. Had I not got the car off the road that split second, I would have been just another car broken blocking the center lane in rush hour traffic. I recommend replacing cables at 100,000 miles even if they are still working.




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[Nick at Pelican Parts]

Thanks for the info and mileage tip. Glad you were able to keep the car safe when the cables failed.

- Nick