How to fix hand brake on bike?

[Onyx Ninja]

My bike is outdoors alot and the brake line rusted and snapped in half where the line meets a round cylinder inside the brake handle. Is there a way to fix this? (sorry in advance for the poor terminology, don't know bike parts real well)

 

[Bob A]

Very easy fix, bick up a new cable at the bike shop for $3 - $4 and replace.

http://bicycletutor.com/lube-brake-shift-cables/

http://bicycletutor.com/adjust-v-brakes/

 

[PETER GRIFFIN]

You need a new cable. Good cables, like those that come on quality bikes, are stainless and won't rust off like your cable did.

Take it to the shop.