RobPhoboS Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 I managed to break this bolt last year when I was trying to un-do it. Half a turn and it broke (so this is why I use Plusgas and the impact wrench when possible - as well as using the correct torque specs now) Of course I don't want to be messing around with this, to end up making it worse. Any thoughts as to what I could try ? (yes it needs a clean ) (hopefully the guy that is taking a look at my crushed brake pipe flare will be able to help) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scobie140 Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 Drill and tap it, or drill a pilot hole and try an easy out after sticking some heat on it, if you have a welder try and weld a new nut/bolt to it. Ditch the impact gun if you have a fear of shearing bolts, you can always feel by hand when a bolt is going to shear so know when to back off and try something else Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobPhoboS Posted April 27, 2015 Author Share Posted April 27, 2015 Cheers for the tips, it was done by hand, not with the impact ! I prefer the impact due to the nature of what it's doing, sure for tightening I may start a long threaded bolt with it but always finish using the torque wrench. I do have one of those 'easy out' extractor kits which I've used with success before, of course I just don't want to f-up the aluminium Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Bradders- Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 Dude, if you fit braided lines, that bracket comes off anyway! wouldnt worry about . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobPhoboS Posted April 27, 2015 Author Share Posted April 27, 2015 Dude, if you fit braided lines, that bracket comes off anyway! wouldnt worry about . It has braided lines mate (Hosetechnik) It's just one of those jobs I've not gotten around to sorting out, so thought I'd check in first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodyboarder81 Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 Rob ..... I'm fussy but to be honest I'd just leave it as it is !? Not like its just hanging there ..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Bradders- Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 Dude, if you fit braided lines, that bracket comes off anyway! wouldnt worry about . It has braided lines mate (Hosetechnik) It's just one of those jobs I've not gotten around to sorting out, so thought I'd check in first. Useless. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobPhoboS Posted April 27, 2015 Author Share Posted April 27, 2015 Shut it Not hanging there but if it can affect the lines under heavy braking then obviously I don't want to leave it like that. (I agree it shouldn't do though) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Bradders- Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 it wont affect anything lol.. its a bracket, i cant imagine the lines even move under heavy braking, like i said i removed mine for a cleaner looking finish 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobPhoboS Posted April 27, 2015 Author Share Posted April 27, 2015 it wont affect anything lol.. its a bracket, i cant imagine the lines even move under heavy braking, like i said i removed mine for a cleaner looking finish I'll have a look - did you post up any pics ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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