Rounded bolt
Uli
Posts: 190
Hi,
I managed to round the pad retaining allen bolt on Auriga comp brakes. The position it is in makes it impossible to use hacksaw or molegrips. I tried with bigger allen key, tried to glue key to it with some steel epoxy but I think it is alloy so didn't hold. Any ideas how to get it out? It seems to be pretty stuck as there is thread lock on it.
I managed to round the pad retaining allen bolt on Auriga comp brakes. The position it is in makes it impossible to use hacksaw or molegrips. I tried with bigger allen key, tried to glue key to it with some steel epoxy but I think it is alloy so didn't hold. Any ideas how to get it out? It seems to be pretty stuck as there is thread lock on it.
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Hammer an appropriately sized torx into it (one that you're prepared to sacrifice).0
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I can hammer in a torx key but the pin head is so soft that key simply scrapes more metal from inside while turning. I don't want to damage it completely as then I will have only pin inside the calliper.0
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Unbolt the caliper and then try - you'll be able to get better access to the bolt.I don't do smileys.
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warpcow wrote:Hammer an appropriately sized torx into it (one that you're prepared to sacrifice).
+1, worked for me on that exact same bolt. It really is made of cheese :x0 -
Cut a screwdriver slot.....Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.0
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I will try to remove calliper completely and hammer in torx again. I was trying to cut the slot for screwdriver but there is no access:
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A Dremel works wonders were there is no saw access.....Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.0
