Removing Stripped Tektro Comp's Allen bolt

didim
didim Posts: 82
edited November 2015 in MTB workshop & tech
Hi
The pad retaining bolt on my Tektro Auriga Comp has been stripped/rounded off, and now I can't remove it to change the pads. :cry:


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Any ideas how to remove it? Easy out/ left handed drill bit? The metal is really soft and flimy so don;t know if that would work....

Thank

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    Looks like the wrong retaining pin was used. as the ones i have seen have a head proud of the caliper.

    the way you are thinking should work. but then there is the cut the pads tops off and then grip the pin.
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  • didim
    didim Posts: 82
    The bolt head does stick out from the caliper. I will get a better pic.

    What's that about the pads?

    Thanks 8)
  • didim
    didim Posts: 82
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  • saracen fan
    saracen fan Posts: 389
    depending on how rounded it is I find a slightly bigger torx/star bit hammered in works pretty well, or even easier use the right size (quality!) allen key in the first place! :lol:
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  • didim
    didim Posts: 82
    I'll try that later with the star bit. :)

    And I didn't do this. The bike's second hand.... :roll:
  • saracen fan
    saracen fan Posts: 389
    ah I see..... :roll:
    If the star bit trick fails you can try cutting a grove in the top of the bolt to turn it into a flat head screw....
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  • didim
    didim Posts: 82
    Yeah, the metal is literally like butter though. Tried to turn it with pliers... Took a chunk off... :roll:

    If it's too much hassle might just get an Avid Juicy 3....
  • saracen fan
    saracen fan Posts: 389
    thats a bit worrying because I have these exact brakes.....!
    let us know how you get on!
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  • didim
    didim Posts: 82
    Ah, Well as long as you use the right allen key, and decent quality I guess you will be OK.

    Next solution: Hammer in star key ; remove...,
    If not: Easy out

    :?
  • rhyko7
    rhyko7 Posts: 781
    there are a few ways of removing knackerd nuts
    stilson wrench (monkey wrench)
    blow torch better still oxy cetaline
    drill it out

    however the easiest i find is get a file or grinder and grind two flat edges parellel, then you can just use a spanner to get it off.

    good luck
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  • didim
    didim Posts: 82
    Thanks but have given up - tried a few things but the bolt is like butter - bought a new brake.

    :)
  • Cyclezee
    Cyclezee Posts: 1
    Didim is quite correct, those Allen bolts are soft as cheese and the correct size Allen key easily chews up the head.

    I was lucky to get one undone but not the second, but I managed to Dremel a slot for flat blade screw driver so with grips at one end and a screw driver at the other managed to get it out.
  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    Holy thread resurrection - you do realise it's six years old, and those brakes are probably dust by now?

    The OP hasn't even logged in for five years.
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  • whatisthatagain
    whatisthatagain Posts: 4
    edited April 2021
    I don't mean to necro this but it keeps the topic together.
    Just bought a bike with air in front brake and when I went to bleed had same problem on same brake.
    Used good wrenches it is too big for 3mm too small for 3.5 and 1/8 and easy outs
    Heat will destroy innards
    Wisdom dictates replacement and play with original knackered up one on bench
    as the retainer pin/pad axle would have to be fabbed out of something made of real metal after the pain of whatever extraction might achieve. Tektro doesn't stock the part.
  • steve_sordy
    steve_sordy Posts: 2,453
    If you can get to the other end of the bolt, try drilling it out with a small drill. The applied torque will probably unwind the bolt for you.

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