Snapped bolt on 160mm rota

danvannoorden
danvannoorden Posts: 36
edited April 2014 in MTB workshop & tech
Hello guys and girls,

whilst stripping a wheel down I managed to snap a rotor bolt.

I used WD40 as it was badly rusted but no dice, does anyone have any tips on how to get it out? Can it be drilled without ruining the thread?

The hub is a 5 bolt, will it be fine running it with 4 bolts? and as there a spare set I'd rather try get away without changing the hub.

Any tips/advice would be great!

Cheers
DVN

Comments

  • The secret rider
    The secret rider Posts: 812
    If you have easy out kit you could drill it that way ... Or reverse thread drills ... I am assuming there is not head left on it don't think running with 1 les will be ok tbh
  • danvannoorden
    danvannoorden Posts: 36
    Yea just the head snapped off, I don't have a easy out kit but could try the r.t drill bit.

    That will surely be cheaper than a new hub!
    DVN
  • jimothy78
    jimothy78 Posts: 1,407
    Remove the other four bolts and the rotor.
    Then if it's just the head snapped off, there should be enough of the bolt exposed to let you file some flats and grip it with pliers to unscrew it.
  • njee20
    njee20 Posts: 9,613
    Even if you can't get it out, 5 bolts won't kill you.

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