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So a simple (ish ) job has become a nightmare!

I was torquing the lower pinch bolts up to spec and was just thinking wow that's tight and snap doh.

Any advice how to remove and where to get said bolt?

Its the lower yoke pinch bolt top bolt ( caliper side.

I cant seem to upload a photo?

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My first action would be to drill a small hole down the centre of the bolt. You might need to centre punch it first to keep the drill bit in place. 3 or 4mm drill bit. About 5 or 6mm deep if you can.
Then find a torx screwdriver that nearly fits into the drilled hole but not quite. Tap it in with a hammer until the ridges grip, and if you are lucky (!) it will grip enough to unscrew the broken bolt.

Good luck!

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mossproof wrote:

My first action would be to drill a small hole down the centre of the bolt. You might need to centre punch it first to keep the drill bit in place. 3 or 4mm drill bit. About 5 or 6mm deep if you can.
Then find a torx screwdriver that nearly fits into the drilled hole but not quite. Tap it in with a hammer until the ridges grip, and if you are lucky (!) it will grip enough to unscrew the broken bolt.

Good luck!


 and heat the aluminum a bit as it expands faster than steel, might make it easier 



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Got ot out ta folks!

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Good news. Well done!

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