07-31-2012, 04:17 PM
Hi all, my v-brake badly needs replacing but to my horror I found the 5mm hex nut has rounded-off and I'm unable to remove this v-brake. What is the best way to solve this problem??
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(07-31-2012, 05:34 PM)GeorgeET Wrote: Suggest first cleaning it than adding some penetrating oil. Let soak for a while. Try sticking a tightly fitted screwdriver into it, hammer lightly is OK. If it sticks out cut a slot in it like xerexes suggested. There are pastes you can put in there to help the Allan wrench get a bite. Ask at automotive shops.
If all fails you may have to use an easy out, again ask at automotive shops.
Or take it to a local dealer and let them do it. The tools would cost more than the fee.
(08-10-2012, 05:30 AM)d3v Wrote: Hey guys I finally got round to doing it by grinding two flats using my angle grinder and then simply unscrewed the bolt with a standard wrench - perfect.
(08-10-2012, 05:30 AM)d3v Wrote: Hey guys I finally got round to doing it by grinding two flats using my angle grinder and then simply unscrewed the bolt with a standard wrench - perfect.
(08-16-2012, 08:58 PM)barefooter Wrote: Rob,
LMAO also, I have 5 different size hammers, luckily I haven't had to use the 2 1/2-pound or 5 pound sledges (as yet). Thank God for PB Blast, like tabasco, I use that **** on eveything.
(08-24-2012, 10:40 PM)RobAR Wrote:(08-16-2012, 08:58 PM)barefooter Wrote: Rob,
LMAO also, I have 5 different size hammers, luckily I haven't had to use the 2 1/2-pound or 5 pound sledges (as yet). Thank God for PB Blast, like tabasco, I use that **** on eveything.
So... When are we all supposed to be at your place for dinner?
(08-16-2012, 08:58 PM)barefooter Wrote: .... like tabasco, I use that **** on eveything.