How do you remove broken bolts? (pics)
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How do you remove broken bolts? (pics)
So I was trying to remove my slide pin from my rear caliper and it was on so tight that i broke the bolt where its threaded.
I have that thing called a frogger that removes stripped screws, but I dont think that will be no where near enough to remove it. Im soaking it in WD40 right now as I think of what to do next. possibly just drill it out? but I dont want to damage the threads.
What are some ways you would tackle this?
I have that thing called a frogger that removes stripped screws, but I dont think that will be no where near enough to remove it. Im soaking it in WD40 right now as I think of what to do next. possibly just drill it out? but I dont want to damage the threads.
What are some ways you would tackle this?
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That looks like the caliper bracket, not the caliper itself. I had this happen to the right rear of mine and had to get a new caliper from Lexus (came with the bracket). You can try a screw extractor first, but not sure if you will have any luck. Mine was simply seized, not broken, and not even using a torch worked on getting it out. Sucks, I know.
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I got the broken bolt out, got a replacement slide pin from Lexus for $10 and works perfect. MUCH MUCH cheaper than a new caliper and once the broken bolt was out, replacing the other rear slide pin came out easy and finished both sides in under 15mins.
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anti-seized work way better than wd-40d. Your best bet is drill a small hold on broken bolt head. attach a smaller bolt or screw into that hold, put on some anti-seized and wait for 2-3 minutes. it should be remove with no problem when you keep turning the screw or bolt that attached to broken bolt head.
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This is what you need OP.. they differ in some sets but the best way is to drill a smaller hole then the bolt.. tap a left handed thread into the hole and thread a left handed bolt (usually the kit comes with all of this) into the bolt.. it being a left handed thread will loosen the broken bolt.. this task would also become a lot easier if you apply heat to it as well..
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