zoo Posted September 19, 2006 Report Share Posted September 19, 2006 Hi guysBasically i went to check my rear brake,and saw that the bolt that the snail cams press against to create tension had bent,but upon taking the wheel off i discovered that the bolt has snapped off 3 quarters of the way in.Do any of you have any ideas on how to get it out? Because i do not think i can fit a power drill in the rear end of my bike.....Much appreciation i show !!!!!zoo baby! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apocalypse_reaper666 Posted September 20, 2006 Report Share Posted September 20, 2006 To get the bolt out: use a small flat headed screw driver to turn the bolt or borrow one of those nifty mini drills that bend at a right angle. also remember not to wreak the thread! New bolt: i would recomment going to your local bike shop or even your local bolt supplier and seeing if they have one which will fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philking Posted September 20, 2006 Report Share Posted September 20, 2006 Hi guysBasically i went to check my rear brake,and saw that the bolt that the snail cams press against to create tension had bent,but upon taking the wheel off i discovered that the bolt has snapped off 3 quarters of the way in.Do any of you have any ideas on how to get it out? Because i do not think i can fit a power drill in the rear end of my bike.....Much appreciation i show !!!!!zoo baby!You know you're validated right As for the bolt can you not just leave the broken bit in there and run a slightly shorter bolt? Or is it too much still in there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoo Posted September 20, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2006 You know you're validated right As for the bolt can you not just leave the broken bit in there and run a slightly shorter bolt? Or is it too much still in there?Oh i know i am validated...but i post here so that everybody on the forum can try to offer help....There is too much bolt left in to just use a shorter one,i tried it but it just doesn't tighten up,thanks for the replies though guys...gonna see what i can do tomorow.zoo baby! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krisboats Posted September 20, 2006 Report Share Posted September 20, 2006 Try a small spot of superglue on the end of your broken bolt, whack it back into place, let it dry, twist it out Make sure you dont put too much on because it'll squeeze out sideways and onto the threads which could cause the bolt to tick in there even further. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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