Rounded Off Caliper Pin

Discussion in 'Bonneville' started by La_leo, Jun 6, 2024.

  1. La_leo

    La_leo Well-Known Member

    Mar 25, 2023
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    My 01 Bonneville needed rear brake pads. The hex head pin the holds the pads in the caliper rounded off when I tried to remove. Once again, thanks to this forum and my mechanic brother's advice, I fixed it. I soaked the pin overnight with penetrating liquid. Then, I hammered in a T40 torx into the bolt head. The torx I used took a 1/2 inch square ratchet/ breaker bar. Used my breaker bar and easily removed it!!!!! No machine shop or new caliper needed. I'll be ordering stainless steel replacement pins. Thank you guys for all the help.

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  2. Eldon

    Eldon Elite Member

    Nov 14, 2018
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    Copper slip on replacement, always ;)

    We are talking a mere smear, not tons ( tonnes) just a lick :yum
     
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