Hi,Psychowulf! Could it be that there's too much wear or damage inside for the right amount of travel? Or maybe your replacement cable is stretching? Those cables have to be thick and tough and the return spring has to work well or you'll hear noises.Make sure you get the heavy cable that's made for it.Call HANDY-BIKES (614-299-0550) if you don't know where to locate one already.BYE!