rdy4trvl

The cable end to my rear derailleur cable is stuck inside my Shamino Ultegra 6600 break levers. The levers themselves still function (brakes work, I hear the clicks as I would if shifting). When I hold the brake lever down I can see bits of the frayed derailleur wire sticking out (but cant see the cable end itself) - I can see the channel where the cable would run. (Picture attached)

I've seen the exploded view of the brake lever but it doesn't really show detail of the where the derailleur cable would run or connect. I have to take the brake lever apart to retrieve the brake end - any suggestions on how to proceed?

Largegiant04

Get something skinny and sharp. I have used sharpened spokes. just poke and try to work the end out

rdy4trvl

I wish I could, but the cable end is not visible - but some of the remaining wires from the cable are. If I shift into the lowest (10th gear), it is closer but still not visible.

HillRider

Shift the inner lever multiple times to get into the highest gear (smallest cog) and then pull the brake lever in. You should be able to see the cable head through the hole in the outside of the lever body and the frayed end by looking through the hole where the cable housing enters. You may be able to poke the broken wire out from the inside toward the outside.

rdy4trvl

Problem solved - but I had to go to the shop ($10). For whatever reason, I couldn't get to (what would be) the smallest cog. Once the cable end was removed....I could shift to that lowest gear...and it would have been a piece of cake to remove. Thanks for your help.