Broken caliper bolt Dublin. Assistance needed.

[luke scott]

So after more than 30 years on bikes I forgot to remove my disc lock yesterday . The lower bolt sheared off but has left a stub in the fork leg. Can anyone recommend someone to extract it in Dublin ? I'm completely kack handed and have no ability to do this.
Would you consider a "car mechanic" to do this ? I'll order the new bolt from BMW here tomorrow.

 

[Bem]

So after more than 30 years on bikes I forgot to remove my disc lock yesterday . The lower bolt sheared off but has left a stub in the fork leg. Can anyone recommend someone to extract it in Dublin ? I'm completely kack handed and have no ability to do this.
Would you consider a "car mechanic" to do this ? I'll order the new bolt from BMW here tomorrow.

Hi Luke
Having made a similar (but not identical) mistake, I went to a mechanical engineering firm who were prepared to "have a go" at replacing in situ, with me accepting liability. I had the bike trailered round to them.
They did a great job.
We have all seen results on Utube, but having the conversation with the man doing the job gave me confidence to go ahead.
Good luck.

 

[LOLGEOFF]

So after more than 30 years on bikes I forgot to remove my disc lock yesterday . The lower bolt sheared off but has left a stub in the fork leg. Can anyone recommend someone to extract it in Dublin ? I'm completely kack handed and have no ability to do this.
Would you consider a "car mechanic" to do this ? I'll order the new bolt from BMW here tomorrow.

Any vehicle mechanic worth his salt should be capable of removing a broken bolt.

 

[luke scott]

Thanks guys. I'll take pictures later and talk to two local car garages tomorrow.

 

[DrFarkoff]

So after more than 30 years on bikes I forgot to remove my disc lock yesterday . The lower bolt sheared off but has left a stub in the fork leg. Can anyone recommend someone to extract it in Dublin ? I'm completely kack handed and have no ability to do this.
Would you consider a "car mechanic" to do this ? I'll order the new bolt from BMW here tomorrow.

@luke scott Is there enough of a stub protruding to get

a) A nick cut with a grinder and then a screw driver in to unscrew?

b) To be able to grip with Decent vise grips and unscrew?

it "Shouldn't" be very tight, as it is the bolt torque that keeps it tightened up

Thanks guys. I'll take pictures later and talk to two local car garages tomorrow.

You have my Number Whatsapp a photo or two

 

[dub 24]

Luke if you can't get up to Dr Farkoff. I'm in Kildare. Ask the Doc for my number as I can't seem to PM you. Buzz me ,might be able to sort you out.

 

[snelly]

Luke if you can't get up to Dr Farkoff. I'm in Kildare. Ask the Doc for my number as I can't seem to PM you. Buzz me ,might be able to sort you out.

No seen that for years; Doc& Kildare in the same sentance; that takes me back;
Good luck with the job;