If it's the actual metal piece that you are talking about the super glue you were using may not work because it's the wrong type. Chances are the type you have will not react with metals, but there are some types of crazy glue/super glue that work with metals. These will say that they work with metal on the packaging though so it should be easy to find some at a local walmart or something similar.
Alternatively, loctite also makes adhesives like this one
http://www.loctiteproducts.com/p/cnt...r-Adhesive.htm which can glue metals together.
