Now there's a problem

[PONDGUY]

In an earlier thread I mentioned changing out the brakes lines and discovering that in the end the front brake lever wouldn't completely "return"During the process of discovering why(which I didn't) I found the master was weeping(so was I)ordered rebuild parts, discovered that the lever pivot bolt was seized(heat--several kinds--moderate didn't want to completely f it up) and proceeded to strip the center of the Allen head bolt(5mm)so I'm into a new cylinder.The question is--any ideas on how this might have been done differently and how to get the bolt out now?

 

[tomodan]

I k ow this is of little help now (sorry) but my old man had a similar problem with his clutch slipping and it turned out it was the lever rubbing on the hand guards! They had worked loose and slipped round to the wrong position! He only just noticed before he was going to strip for a clutch change!

 

[hank]

He only just noticed before he was going to strip for a clutch change!

Is there much call for male strippers in Swindon? I could use the extra cash.

 

[PONDGUY]

No need for strippers, you Scots are only half dressed most of the time anyway.

 

[raywilson]

I used an easyout on my RS. Worked great. The allen head bolt stripped out on mine too.

 

[Dragon Master]

Hi Pondguy,

Before you rush out and buy a new cylinder, you might trey a trick I learned, possibly from someone on here.

Give the offending former Allen bolt a good dosing of WD40 or similar, go away and have a brew, when you come back, tap the next size up Torx (Star) bit in to it, and try loosening it again. Gently.

It's saved me grief on several occasions...