My OE cable snapped in exactly the same place (9k miles from new).

Cable abrasion seems to be a problem, whatever levers you have, if the adjuster is a long way out. Best to get it right at the clutch end and just have it wound out a little (to get the free play right) at the lever.

I've also found it well worth putting a few drops of oil on the cable at the lever end on a weekly basis.

Not had a problem since in 16k miles (6k miles on Chinese levers).

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