new member with problem

Hi, I,m new. Have a problem with handbrake cable broken at lever end under the console. It a 960 3.0ltr 92 118K saloon. Anyone ever changed one of these. Thanks. Alan.

Never changed one, but according to Vadis, the access to the handbrake lever is initially by taking out the ashtray, and carefully removing the 'compartmen t' behind the ashtray. I understand that getting the compartment out takes some doing, with a bit of brute force, carefully applied,needed

HI, I doubt that the cable has broken either. Most likely the nipple has been pulled off, so make sure you find that when replacing the cable.. :) Des. . . ;)

Not a nice job! The worst part is threading it through the hole in the rear floor down past the fuel tank , you will probably have to lower the tank ....

Just had the same problem with my handbrake lever...all of a sudden it gave way and it sounded as though the cable had become detached. So - excuse my ignorance - is it possible to reattach the "nipple" or should i just go ahead and order the cable? (I havent taken up the console yet) By the way what exactly is the nipple? Thanks

Nipple 

If you still have or can get a nipple or even a so-called "solderless nipple" you may be able toget away without changing the cable, putting a new nipple on the front end of the old cable.

I remember 'temporarily' repairing a metro throttle cable when the nipple at the pedal came off by using one of those plastic electrical connectors with the 2 small screws. I think it ran that way for a week or two till the owner bought a new cable for me to fit

Thank you both. I shall have a go at it tomorrow! :)

Hi and welcome to the Club/Forum enjoy your stay Hope you get that problem sorted