064‑8057‑17 Brake Cable Compatible with Bad Boy MZ/MZ Magnum 2017-2024

What It Is

This brake cable is a direct-replacement control cable for the parking brake system on Bad Boy MZ and MZ Magnum zero-turn mowers built between 2017 and 2024. It connects the brake handle to the brake caliper, allowing you to engage and disengage the parking brake.

Fitment & Compatibility

Before buying, verify your mower is a Bad Boy MZ or MZ Magnum model from 2017 through 2024 (this cable does not fit older models or other Bad Boy series like the Outlaw or Rebel). Check your original cable’s overall length (measure from end to end including fittings) – this cable is approximately 64 inches long. OEM part numbers to cross-reference include 064-8057-17 (Bad Boy) and common aftermarket equivalents. Confirm you have the correct cable routing path on your deck; some 2017-2018 MZ models use a slightly different bracket that may require a minor adjustment. If in doubt, remove your old cable and compare the end fittings (clevis, barrel, or threaded) – this cable uses a clevis end at the brake handle and a barrel end at the caliper.

Key Things to Know

• Quality: Aftermarket cable at a budget price; steel inner wire with a plastic outer sheath. It’s functional but may not be as corrosion-resistant as the OEM Bad Boy cable.
• Installation difficulty: Moderate – expect 30-60 minutes. You’ll need basic hand tools (wrenches, pliers) and may need to loosen the brake caliper to thread the cable through.
• Common gotchas: The cable can be slightly stiff out of the box – work it back and forth a few times before final routing. Also, the sheath length may be 1-2 inches longer than OEM on some units, so plan your zip-tie routing to avoid kinks.
• No adjustment barrel: Unlike some OEM cables, this one lacks an in-line adjuster – you’ll set brake tension by repositioning the caliper or cable end.

Should You Buy It

This is a solid budget option if you need a quick fix for a snapped or stretched brake cable on a 2017-2024 Bad Boy MZ/MZ Magnum and don’t mind a slightly stiffer pull and no adjustment barrel. If you want a perfect OEM fit with easier tensioning, spend more on the genuine Bad Boy part.