Not sure how I did - possibly cheap allen keys; but anyway I've knackered the cap so can't get it off with allen keys? Any thoughts? Need them bled pretty urgently
hacksaw
Can you dremel a slot in the head so a flat screwdriver will turn the screw?
i was thinking hacksaw and then screw driver but a bit scared it'll permanently knacker the port...do oyu think you can get replacement bolts?
Thanks god they do spares eh 😉
What they said - not sure as I dont have them but if the bolt is raised its easy to hacksaw a slot into tit
http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/fs-xt-m780-brake-lever-unit-for-spares
but yeah you can get some spares
Try gently tapping the head of the bolt with a hammer until the internal hex closes up a bit. It will also free up the threads.
or gently tap in a slightly oversized torx head key
or gently tap in a slightly oversized torx head key
^^ this.
Depends how rounded-off it is but do you have access to a decent allen-key...If so, try that, it's worked for me in the past, the fit on some cheapo keys have been really poor ime.
Failing that try a torx as has been said.
Failing that a dremel.
Failing that an easy-out type bit.
If you do knacker it getting it out then a new one is only 99p. Part number is 8VC 9801.