Brake Housing End Caps - Plastic or Metal ?

[Westbank]

I was able to get black plastic (nylon) end caps (ferrules) for both brake and gear cables housings. While talking to a mechanic this morning, I was told that plastic end caps for brake cable housing is not recommended. Anyone else heard about this. Just want to know before I use them.

[Cleaner]

Metal ferrules for brake housing. If the ferrule cracks or deforms it could compromise braking performance which could be a safety issue. The compressive forces on the housing and ferrule are easily enough to yield/crack a plastic ferrule.

[Westbank]

Thanks for the feedback. I initially thought the nylon ferrules were as strong as the metal ones.

Metal ferrules for brake housing. If the ferrule cracks or deforms it could compromise braking performance which could be a safety issue. The compressive forces on the housing and ferrule are easily enough to yield/crack a plastic ferrule.