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  • Shimano banjo bolt rounded – help
  • finners
    Full Member

    I needed to replace the hose on some Zee brakes. The banjo bolt has rounded and I can’t remove it.

    Any ideas what I can do?

    I’m in Newcastle if anyone can recommend somewhere that can fix it.

    stevextc
    Free Member

    Just split the caliper into 2 halves and remove from the inside.
    (Obv. you’ll need a new banjo bolt after but you do anyway)
    edit… scrap that the banjo screws into the far side I just checked

    stevextc
    Free Member

    Just checked the SLX/XT Banjo… loads of clearance to cut a slot with a dremmel and use a flathead.
    The assumes you already tried a T27 TORX bit hammered in and that failed.

    nickjb
    Free Member

    As above. The bolt sticks up so it’s easy enough to cut a slot and use a flat screwdriver. You’d probably get away with re-using it but sensible to replace it

    AdamT
    Full Member

    Mole grips might help if you can get them on?

    robo89
    Free Member

    Had this problem with my mates bike, started with a dremel then hacksaw to finish off and make the slot straighter then a flat head bit in a mini wrench removed it, factory torqued up, so initially hard to undo.
    Shimano hardware is crap and can be prone to rust, it’s a pity Hope’s hardware doesnt fit.

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