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1. MtbCol - Member

   Oh dear.

   I've just sheared off the cable clamping bolt on my rear mech.
   Now I don't have a drillbit strong enough to cut through the bolt to get it out that way, so would hacksawing a slot through the mech and remaining bolt weaken the mech in any way to cause failure?
   Last thing I want to do is have the mech dismantle itself the first time I change gear..

   Cheers in advance folks.

   Posted 2 years ago #
2. hilldodger - Member

   I think cutting a slot would mean that when you tightened the new bolt the slot may widen making the bolt loose.
   It's worth trying a small drill bit with the drill in reverse, there may be enough friction on the bolt for it to slightly undo giving you just enough to get a pair of pliers onto or be able to cut a slot and use a screwdriver....

   Posted 2 years ago #

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