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#257196 04/21/2008 2:40 PM
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hi rounded off the hex bolt that holds the front brake pads on tried heating it , and wd40 but its stuck tight any ideas thanks


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Re: brake caliper
3spirit #257197 04/21/2008 2:47 PM
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you can drive a torx bit in there, the hammer action may help knock it loose and the torx bit will grab pretty well inside the hex bolt. This is best done with an impact quality torx bit. Be careful not to hit on the caliper hard enough to bend or break anything.


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