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Double check you've got the correct type of lever for the type of brake (i.e. you're not trying to use a v-brake lever with a caliper brake or vice-versa).
I would thoroughly degrease your rims, then replace your pads and cable. Shimano 105 cable sets are reasonably cheap and excellent quality for the price.