Dustman Posted July 3, 2012 Posted July 3, 2012 I stupidly stripped one of my hex screws that bolts my rotor onto my hub. Read online that you can use a dremel to cut a groove to remove it using a flat bladed screw driver. I dont have one but do you guys reckon I could take it to maybe Wardkiss so they can do it or my LBS? Or is their a willing Durban hubber who wants to earn themself a six pack of beer bygiving me a hand? I am in Pmb and if you are stuck i will gladly remove it for you. Come and do some riding in the midlands. bikekid 1
Dirtbreath Posted July 3, 2012 Posted July 3, 2012 Recently stripped a small philips screw off reservoir cover. Used a small drillbit to round the stripped star and then gently tapped a torq bit in which was just big enough to groove and hold onto the screw to undo. Not sure it would work with a rotor bolt due to being tighter but much better than cutting a flat groove.
bikekid Posted July 4, 2012 Author Posted July 4, 2012 I am in Pmb and if you are stuck i will gladly remove it for you. Come and do some riding in the midlands. Thanks for the offer dude - appreciate it Took it to me LBS yesterday so they can sort it out - should be getting it back tomorrow. Thanks again
Grebel Posted July 4, 2012 Posted July 4, 2012 There is a bottle of easy out that one can buy. small bottle like eye drops bottle. it has a liquid inside with metal iron shavings. a drop of this and the Allen key/torx bit grabs again. i use this stuff on the bows i repair when a screw is stripped. also works on small rounder bolt heads. magic stuff! What is that stuff called and what shop did you get it from?
Neg Posted July 4, 2012 Posted July 4, 2012 The stuff i have is called Re-Grip. Here is what it looks like. Sorry about the quality of the pic.
nickelass Posted July 5, 2012 Posted July 5, 2012 on two occasions had the same problem.Fixed it both times by clamping the hub in a vice,( put insulation tape on the jaws to protect the hub) used a metal punch on the torx bolt, first on the edge ,vertical to indent the bolt.Next use the punch, in the indentation at a 45 degree angle and knock it firmly in a anti clockwise direction,you should be able to punch it out this way.
Big H* Posted July 5, 2012 Posted July 5, 2012 (edited) on two occasions had the same problem.Fixed it both times by clamping the hub in a vice,( put insulation tape on the jaws to protect the hub) used a metal punch on the torx bolt, first on the edge ,vertical to indent the bolt.Next use the punch, in the indentation at a 45 degree angle and knock it firmly in a anti clockwise direction,you should be able to punch it out this way. Aggressive... One slip can damage your hub. If it slips and hit a flange (where the spokes attach) your hub is toast. Edited July 5, 2012 by eccentric1
Neg Posted July 5, 2012 Posted July 5, 2012 What also works is the grey power that comes with Q_BOND. but dont put the superglue on... just wet the allen key/ torx and dip it in the bottle, or dust on the allen key or torx bit as not to contaminate the bottle. wiggle it in, light tap if needs be and out it comes! Also, keep in mind that the first time it slips, used this stuff, don't continue to strip it more...
bikekid Posted July 5, 2012 Author Posted July 5, 2012 Got my wheel back from "4 Ever Cycles Hillcrest" today - R25 to get the screw out and they gave me a new screw so I'm very chuffed. I rocked up at the shop expecting to see the Mavericks sign but they are not there anymore?? The old Cyclelab from up the road moved into the premises and are trading as 4 Ever Cycles. Awesome service from them though. Servicing my hubs now so will go back to them tomorrow to get the new ball bearings. Thanks again for the help/tips guys
Big H* Posted July 12, 2012 Posted July 12, 2012 Got my wheel back from "4 Ever Cycles Hillcrest" today - R25 to get the screw out and they gave me a new screw so I'm very chuffed. I rocked up at the shop expecting to see the Mavericks sign but they are not there anymore?? The old Cyclelab from up the road moved into the premises and are trading as 4 Ever Cycles. Awesome service from them though. Servicing my hubs now so will go back to them tomorrow to get the new ball bearings. Thanks again for the help/tips guys Ok it is removed now, please share how they did it and do no not keep us waiting forever
bikekid Posted July 12, 2012 Author Posted July 12, 2012 Ok it is removed now, please share how they did it and do no not keep us waiting forever I didn't ask - went out at lunch so was in a rush I assume they cut a new groove with a hacksaw or Dremel and got it out with a flat blade..
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