Abstract: The invention relates to a spindle (1), in particular an electromechanical parking brake of a vehicle, which is embodied as a component of a spindle drive. The aim of the invention is to secure, in a detachable and simple manner, a standard cable pull comprising fittings to a spindle. Said aim is achieved in that a coupling part (7) comprising a receiving section (8) which is used to receive a fitting (9) of the cable pull (6) and a securing section (10) is provided on one free end section (11) of the spindle (1). The securing section (10) of the coupling part (7) are crimped to the free end section (11) of the spindle (1). The invention also relates to a connecting method.