PARK TOOL END CAP CRIMPING PLIERS EP-1

The Park Tool EP-1 is a crimping plier designed to secure end caps on brake, derailleur and dropper post cables. With the Park Tool EP-1 end cap crimping pliers the cap stays firmly on the cable, which won't fray or snag your hands during adjustments.

The body is forged and machined steel, while the vinyl-dipped handles give a comfortable, non-slip grip. The short, tapered jaws slip easily into tight spaces around derailleurs, brake calipers and dropper levers, where ordinary pliers can't reach. Two crimping positions let you choose the best clamping point for the job. A properly crimped cap stops the inner wire strands from splaying, a problem that makes it hard to pull and rethread the cable during later adjustments or housing replacement.

How to use the Park Tool EP-1 end cap crimping pliers

• Cut the cable to the correct length once adjustment is complete.
• Slide the end cap fully onto the end of the cable.
• Place the cap between the jaws in the most suitable crimping position.
• Squeeze the handles firmly and check that the cap cannot pull off.

Why choose Park Tool EP-1

• Dedicated end cap tool, more precise than generic pliers or cutters.
• Short, tapered jaws for work in hard-to-reach spots.
• Two crimping positions on the same plier.
• Forged, machined steel with vinyl-dipped handles.

Clean finishes and protected cables on every drivetrain and brake job: the Park Tool EP-1 end cap crimping pliers are the natural partner to cable cutters in any well-equipped workshop.