Tektro Auriga Comp probs

marabou
marabou Posts: 36
edited January 2010 in MTB workshop & tech
Hi all, happy new year.

Changing the brake pads on my rear discs (Tektro Auriga Comp) and I took the thread off the head of the rear allen retaining bolt- damn it.

I`ve tried all the obvious tricks - i.e sawing a screw access point in it , hammering an allen key into it

I don't really want to drill it out.

My questions are;

1. If I remove the two caliper fixing bolts I should be able to take the unit apart and then free the retaining bolt from that point.

Does this seem a reasonable approach?

2. The two Caliper fixing bolts have a star shaped head with a point in the centre that clearly needs a special driver - does anyone know what the said driver is called and what size I need?

The brake is working fine and I`ve just put new pads in so in the worst case scenario I`ll take it my LBS when the pads look worn out , or failing that keep my eye out for a cheap replacement unit.

Thanks again for your help.

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  • stevet1992
    stevet1992 Posts: 1,502
    Well seeing as they are hydraulics brakes surely taking the brake in half with make hydraulic fluid piss everywhere?
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  • captainfly
    captainfly Posts: 1,001
    edited January 2010
    stevet1992 wrote:
    Well seeing as they are hydraulics brakes surely taking the brake in half with make hydraulic fluid wee-wee everywhere?

    It's mineral oil and you would drain the system first.

    Probably some screw/stud extactors may work or drill and reverse tapping, I'm sure an lbs would know how to get it out simpler than taking the whole thing apart. It does beg the question of how you managed to damage it I've never had a problem. with mine.






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  • mrfmilo
    mrfmilo Posts: 2,250
    This happened to me with my Comp's. Tried everything and in the end just bought some Juicys!
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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    which bolt have you damaged?

    pics please.
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  • marabou
    marabou Posts: 36
    Thanks for your help. Could have done without the sarcasm- I did it because I tightened the bolt too much because I`m clumsy.
  • saracen fan
    saracen fan Posts: 389
    your best bit is hammering in a slightly larger torx/star key bit in.....works most of the time, I think something like a T15 would do it but dont quote me on that.

    failing that drill the head off and remve stud with molegrips.
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