OK long shot I know but. Seized screws in Brake reservoir

coolfox1 · Scooby Slapper Joined: 14 Apr 2004 Karma :

Am hopping somebody has found a way round this one.

Both, ye like one wasn't bed enough !, screws in the front brake fluid reservoir are will seized up, have used massed of WD, incl in the little holes in each side, tried tapping them with hammer etc, but no joy, dont really want to have to drill them out. Any Ideas ?

Pweees Rolling Eyes

Have fun Ian

Ian (GPX) · Brolly Dolly Joined: 05 Aug 2003 Karma :

I had this problem a few weeks ago with my GPX, the trick I used was to fine a flat bladed punch and hammer, place the punch on the outer edge of the screw and try to tap the screw round until it becomes loose. You have to take your time with it cos if you hit too hard you will damage the screw head or even the cap of the reservoir. If you don't have a flat bladed punch, use a screw driver that can withstand a hammer impact.

mr jamez · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Aug 2003 Karma :

Are you talking about the screws that hold the *lid* of the resevoir on?

Mine were a bugger to get off as well Mad

one came off ok after lots of effort with a screwdriver, and the other I got the impact driver out (didn't even know we had one Smile

) and it eventually gave in. Just try not to mangle the head of the screw otherwise it is drilling time Wink

coolfox1 · Scooby Slapper Joined: 14 Apr 2004 Karma :

Robby · Dirty Old Man Joined: 16 May 2002 Karma :

I just drilled mine out on the VX.

Jammy-G · Banned Joined: 17 Mar 2004 Karma :

WD is good for loosening bolts etc. but try this stuff called plusgas. Dont know how it does it but it frees up bolts WD can only dream of !
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RooRoo: just like the time i stuck my finger up my arse with no lube at all and she didnt talk to me for hours

coolfox1 · Scooby Slapper Joined: 14 Apr 2004 Karma :

mchaggis · World Chat Champion Joined: 10 May 2004 Karma :

When I needed to undo some philips headed screws on my left hand electrics, I tried a philips screwdriver, engine oil, penetrating oil, WD40, nothing shifted it.. Sad

Eventually, when I was really getting worried about ending up with a fcked screwhead I used a flat bladed screwdriver, the screws came undone rather easily.

bubbleflap · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 09 Jun 2004 Karma :

Have you guys never heard of anything called an 'impact screwdriver'? GOD!

Go and buy one, its like a screwdriver but one of those ones you push down on and it turns, except these things are solid steel and are geared to the max.

You place it on the screw (with the right head), then hit the end of it with a hammer. The downwards force not only holds the driver into the screw but will slightly rotate it loosening it.

I advise you get one.

Needed one to take the crank case of my DT 125.