Broke Lower Rear Brake Carrier Bolt Trying to Remove
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Broke Lower Rear Brake Carrier Bolt Trying to Remove
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This morning I broke the lower rear brake carrier bolt trying to remove it so that I could change rotors and pads. I had done this job a few years ago and remembered that the lower bolt was hard to remove. This time the head broke off. My only option now may be to take it in to a shop to have them remove the broken bolt. Anyone know what the part numbers are for the rear carrier bolts?
This morning I broke the lower rear brake carrier bolt trying to remove it so that I could change rotors and pads. I had done this job a few years ago and remembered that the lower bolt was hard to remove. This time the head broke off. My only option now may be to take it in to a shop to have them remove the broken bolt. Anyone know what the part numbers are for the rear carrier bolts?
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10 and 11 is what I assume you're asking about
10 and 11 is what I assume you're asking about
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Thanks, yes those are the bolts. Any suggestions on how to get the broken one out? I stopped when it broke so not sure if I can still pull the carrier off and drill out the broken bolt.
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This is what I would do. Remove the other bolt and the caliper bracket. Buy suitable left handed bolt extractor. You need to drill the broken bolt carefully not hitting the threads. Left handed bolt extractor will go in hole and remove the broken bolt. Use lots of frozen bolt lube before the extraction.
If that doesn't work, keep enlarging the hole and eventually it will loosen. If you need to clean up the thread, there are thread chasers to do that.
If that doesn't work, keep enlarging the hole and eventually it will loosen. If you need to clean up the thread, there are thread chasers to do that.
Last edited by DennisMitchell; Oct 5, 2024 at 10:49 AM.
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This is what I would do. Remove the other bolt and the caliper bracket. Buy suitable left handed bolt extractor. You need to drill the broken bolt carefully not hitting the threads. Left handed bolt extractor will go in hole and remove the broken bolt. Use lots of frozen bolt lube before the extraction.
If that doesn't work, keep enlarging the hole and eventually it will loosen. If you need to clean up the thread, there are thread chasers to do that.
If that doesn't work, keep enlarging the hole and eventually it will loosen. If you need to clean up the thread, there are thread chasers to do that.
Last edited by hopkinss; Oct 5, 2024 at 11:15 AM. Reason: added more information
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Thanks, appreciate the suggestion. My only concern is that there is very little room to get a drill in there to drill it from the back side. If I could get the rotor off I could possibly access the back end of the bolt and drill all the way through. Not sure the caliper carrier will come off as the bolts are threaded the full length.
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This morning I broke the lower rear brake carrier bolt trying to remove it so that I could change rotors and pads. I had done this job a few years ago and remembered that the lower bolt was hard to remove. This time the head broke off slipperyt. My only option now may be to take it into a shop to have them remove the broken bolt. Does anyone know what the part numbers are for the rear carrier bolts?
This morning I broke the lower rear brake carrier bolt trying to remove it so that I could change rotors and pads. I had done this job a few years ago and remembered that the lower bolt was hard to remove. This time the head broke off slipperyt. My only option now may be to take it into a shop to have them remove the broken bolt. Does anyone know what the part numbers are for the rear carrier bolts?
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