ZX6R Brake Caliper Problem

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I need some help. Doing a brake job on a used zx6r I bought. I ran into an issue with this caliper bolt. It was stripped and there’s a small slot that was cut in it. Tried tapping counter clockwise with a flathead but it’s pretty seized What is the best way to go about removing it? I was thinking heat but I’m afraid it will damage the caliper


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    I would use a dremel to add flat spots to it out so I could get some vice grips on…

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    Go to auto parts store and get socket made to extract stripped bolts. It will remove bolt easily but you will need to buy a new caliper bolt.


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      Was just gonna mention these… theyre the pimp….

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    Get a socket little bit smaller than the boat then hammer it on and it should Twist Off I work at a motorcycle shop we’re running that problem all the time and also when you have locks on Wheels car wheels you take a socket that smaller than the lock love you hammer on there and you twisted off you ain’t going to be able to use the socket anymore but it works

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    If it’s already stripped out then you’re gonna hafta replace the bolt anyways. Use a bolt extractor.


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    Tried it. There’s no space as the Allen bolt head recedes into the body of the caliper


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      DAMN IT!!!!! Guess you gotta throw the whole bike out and start over then. LoL

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    Assuming it is standard Allen key head… You need to find a next size up torx bit and hammer in. Give head of bolt a good whack squarely with a hammer first. A small amount of heat won’t hurt.

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      Thanks my friend. Worked just as you said

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    Get an easy out bolt extractor bit. I had to do this a few years back.

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    You don’t need to remove it to do the brakes. Fyi

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    Pull the middle bolt that holds pads in caliper and pull the pads out

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    I had the same problem, i used the impact twist tool, its a tool that turns while you hammer, then find an allen head that has to be hammered in

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    Spray wd40 let it penetrate for about 15 min, try a smaller socket you can hammer in, other than that try Chanel locks

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      Avoid getting wd40 on rotors and pads

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    Thought I posted a pic. The torx bit worked. On a side note. While I’m doing my rotors do y’all think i should replace my tire? When I spin it on a stand it appears to be worn unevenly on the left . But still has plenty thread.

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    I was going to say use some freeze release. Bloody good stuff, but you’ve sorted it. Re the tyre get it checked by a mechanic if your not sure

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    If the torx worked good but if the future if you have access to a welder and it really stuck you can weld a nut to the head of the bolt and zing it off with a impact

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