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How do I remove a rounded hex nut on my v-brake?

RobAR Veteran Member

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08-10-2012, 08:39 PM

(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.

Thank goodness you solved it before I had to chime in. My typical solution to a stubborn part is to find a bigger hammer. Smile

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How do I remove a rounded hex nut on my v-brake? - d3v - 07-31-2012, 04:17 PM

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