how do you remove a stripped bolt (top cap)
Moderator: robbosmans
just recently i removed my stem on a look 595 for inspection. the stem was fine but when i went to tighten the top cap bolt i used a 3/16" instead of a 5mm allen. i want to remove the bolt and replace it because i forgot to put a shim on the headset.
If u stripped a 5mm allen head using a 3/16" wrench, uthat mrans u are applying way too much torque to ur top cap. Even using the 3/16" wrench (albeit not recommended) u could easily reach the MINIMAL torque necessary (1.5-2 Nm) to preload ur bearings. Here is a primer on how to properly adjust a threadless headset:
http://www.parktool.com/blog/repair-hel ... et-service
Try finding a crisp/new 5mm and try to fit into the stripped head or as a crude alternative a sharp edged flat head screwdriver that fits snugly withing the head might also do the trick.
EM3
http://www.parktool.com/blog/repair-hel ... et-service
Try finding a crisp/new 5mm and try to fit into the stripped head or as a crude alternative a sharp edged flat head screwdriver that fits snugly withing the head might also do the trick.
EM3
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- stella-azzurra
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Drill a small pilot hole. At the store ask for the section with the it extractors and ask what bit you need to drill with first.You shouldn't have to drill to deep. After that, use the bit extractor by hand, . Remember that it is reverse threaded so it will pull the bit out as it goes down.
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Be careful using those screw extractors. I call them ez-breaks instad of ez-outs, because you're more likely to snap it off inside the stuck screw than you are to remove the screw. Once you break it you are really screwed, as the extractor is harder than your drill bits.
You should not be putting significant torque on a headset cap screw. Loosen the stem clamps before turning the cap screw.
You should not be putting significant torque on a headset cap screw. Loosen the stem clamps before turning the cap screw.
- stella-azzurra
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If the extractor is harder than your drill bits why would it snap off?
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stella-azzurra wrote:If the extractor is harder than your drill bits why would it snap off?
Hard steel is brittle.
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Eric, extractors are made to extract bolts. This is a puny top cap bolt which is low torque. We are not talking about a rusted bolt that is seized. Please.
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