Need help removing stripped screw on rotor (lease, joint, motorcycle)
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If it were me i would just drill out the screw heads and forget them. The screws are just to hold the rotors in pace so a robot can mount the wheels in the factory. The lugs and nuts will hold the rotors in place when the wheels are on.
Yep. I didn't replace em after I drilled em out. Its nice having the rotors snug with the screw, but not necessary.
I have seen it numerous times and just drill the screws out. If I have a spare I put it in because it makes it easier to have the rotor steady when working on brakes but the wheel holds the rotor when fully assembled so they are not a critical component.
I bet I can drill the head off, then drive the bad threads right thru the harder hub faster than you can cold chisel out the softer screw shanks.
I'ld be all done with new screws installed before you would have the last chisel stroke done.
Of course i would have used a proper bit in a impact driver first, probably used Mr Hot wrench too, and never have stripped anything at all in the first place.
But I get paid to know that stuff.
I get paid great too and for when guys plain mess up like break exhaust studs with motor cycle head pipe flanges still in place with broken off EZ outs or drill bits also jammed in soft alloy heads.
I just wish i saved every one so far as it would make a great necklace.
Why the hell would anyone go to all the trouble of chiseling, grinding a slot or using an easy out?
Just drill the heads off, take the rotor off and most likely you can remove the remainder of the screw with your fingers. If not, then use a pair of pliers.
If you've got new replacement screws, use 'em. If not, it will work just fine without them.
Why the hell would anyone go to all the trouble of chiseling, grinding a slot or using an easy out?
Because some of us are OCD and can't sleep at night knowing screws with the heads drilled off are still in there. lol
Besides that, with the right tool (impact driver), I can have them out before you even get the drill bit in your drill.
Because some of us are OCD and can't sleep at night knowing screws with the heads drilled off are still in there. lol
Besides that, with the right tool (impact driver), I can have them out before you even get the drill bit in your drill.
yeah yeah but you forgot the name of the blasted tool, and it too me to say it..
For those who would loose sleep either take a pill or install new screws with ANTI SEIZE!
I never did know if the head was so buggered no bit would fit, or iof the threads were simply spinning on the hub. Either way you drill off the screw head.
And only if you strip something first.
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