Snapped rotor bolt

karakoram
karakoram Posts: 38
edited August 2008 in MTB workshop & tech
Hello, I was fitting a new disc to my wheel today when the head snapped off one of the bolts when tightening it. I removed the rest of the bolts and the disc but am now left with the thread of the bolt stuck in the hub. What can I do to remove it easily? Thanks

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    is there any bit sticking out? if yes cut a slot and use a screwdriver.

    No drill a hole down the center and then put something in the hole to grip the sides and unscrew.
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  • Andy B
    Andy B Posts: 8,115
    If the thread stands proud of the hub, cut a slot into it with a hacksaw blade and use a screwdriver to remove it.

    You can soften up the threadlock by pouring boiling water over the remaining thread too.
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  • karakoram
    karakoram Posts: 38
    Yeah the thread is sticking out so i'll try and use a screwdriver as suggested. Thanks
  • Billyounger
    Billyounger Posts: 18
    Get a good set of pliars and grip it and un screw try this before putting a slot into it, it should not be too tight, warm the thread with a warm air gun or hairdrier to loosen the lock tight before you do this, Clean the thread before fitting a new bolt and use a torqe wrench when tightening . Good luck

    Its a dog eat dog :twisted:
  • Splasher
    Splasher Posts: 1,528
    I agree with Billyounger, I'd try to grip what's left first (small mole grips are ideal), then I'd try slotting, and finally drilling and using an E-Z out.

    You were very lucky that the head sheared before the threads stripped. Remember, hubs are made of aluminium.
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  • lego
    lego Posts: 769
    Did you have any joy karakorham ?

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