wilhelm-S Posted May 17, 2019 Share I have been riding with my current cleats for the last 4 years... and now needs changing. In an attempt to loosen them I have stripped the Hex-screws, i.e. the screw-hole where the hex-tool should fit is now rounded. Anyone faced this issue before? Any tricks / hacks or advice out there? Could probably drill through screw out but how do I get the remainder of the screw and cleat out? I could also damage the thread of the "receiving-plate" inside the shoe? WS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselnDust Posted May 17, 2019 Share slot the head with a dremel and turn it out with a screw driver? DJR, Vetplant, gummibear and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gummibear Posted May 17, 2019 Share slot the head with a dremel and turn it out with a screw driver?Spray some Q20 and let it soak in then do above ^^^^ DJR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
100Tours Posted May 17, 2019 Share Could probably drill through screw out but how do I get the remainder of the screw and cleat out? I could also damage the thread of the "receiving-plate" inside the shoe? From experience that works quite well - the head of the screw will separate from the shaft before you drill through the backing plate, if that makes sense. If you can't thereafter turn the shaft out with pliers you can replace the plate inside of the shoe, and your bike shop will probably have a plate that they can sell you or give you. Edited May 17, 2019 by 100Tours Me rida my bicycle and DJR 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headshot Posted May 17, 2019 Share Drill! Works like a charm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vetplant Posted May 17, 2019 Share Or Spray Q20 and let it soak. Take a Torx bit of a size that just about doesn't fit, hammer it into the damaged screw, unscrew. shaper, DJR, DieselnDust and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quintonb Posted May 17, 2019 Share What ever you do make sure you copper slip/compound the new cleat screws before installing.You wont have this hassle again.You can thank me late DJR, Long Wheel Base, gummibear and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rorydewet Posted May 17, 2019 Share What ever you do make sure you copper slip/compound the new cleat screws before installing.You wont have this hassle again.You can thank me late english please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crasher Posted May 17, 2019 Share Or Spray Q20 and let it soak. Take a Torx bit of a size that just about doesn't fit, hammer it into the damaged screw, unscrew. This works do this first Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CdT85 Posted May 17, 2019 Share english please? Copper slip is a copper based grease, also known as an anti seizing compound. You can buy tubes of it at Builders or Midas. You apply it to the bolt threads before install to ensure it doesn't seize Edited May 17, 2019 by Otero DJR, Vetplant and quintonb 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veebee Posted May 17, 2019 Share english please? A premium quality copper anti-seize and thread lubricant that may be used to prevent seizing Buy a tube from your local midas or autozone. Comes in handy with many things. Hairy, DJR, Jako De Wet and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quintonb Posted May 17, 2019 Share Copper slip is a copper based grease, also known as an anti seizing compound. You can buy tubes of it at Builders or Midas. You apply it to the bolt threads before install to ensure it doesn't seize What he said.I live along the coast and dont put a screw in without copper compound. DJR and gummibear 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselnDust Posted May 17, 2019 Share Or Spray Q20 and let it soak. Take a Torx bit of a size that just about doesn't fit, hammer it into the damaged screw, unscrew. As long as the socket head isn't completely rounded this will work very well. DJR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselnDust Posted May 17, 2019 Share What he said.I live along the coast and dont put a screw in without copper compound. really??!!and she doesn't mind <vroooooooooooooooom>>>>> quintonb, DarrenV, Long Wheel Base and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quintonb Posted May 17, 2019 Share really??!!and she doesn't mind <vroooooooooooooooom>>>>> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranswurm Posted May 17, 2019 Share If you dont have one of these in your toolbox go and buy one.Problem solved https://www.takealot.com/tork-craft-screw-extractor-set-5-piece/PLID53025440?gclid=Cj0KCQjwt_nmBRD0ARIsAJYs6o1mrJIrC5IGqyVsMmdq6atvHIh2q_CnANZ0LRpz3HJauQ1jgO-XHacaAnqEEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds DJR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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