should be strapped to a crotch rocket and sent off a short pier! Friggin stripping pieces of crap. Looks like I'll be fighting with them once again when I change my rear brake pads this weekend. Guess it's time to invest in an impact.

/rant over

 

Perhaps its time to invest in better tools.

The number one reason for stripping a torx fastener, is using the wrong size bit.
It seem the torx sizes are really close together, and the wrong size "seems" to fit.
But in reality, you end up striping the head using that wrong size.

 

I found before Harley that Jeep loves torx also. I found the trick other than using the correct size is to stay away from cheap brands and use quality torx bits only. I now have nothing but Snap On brand torx and life is much better.

 

If you strapped them to a Harley, it would probably break down before it reached the end of the pier.

 

I agree with Hawg. I had to buy a set of sockets, just to use one, on two bolts.

 

agree with what has been said. in particular the T25 is extremely close to the T27 on alot of harley fasteners. always try one size up after you think you found the right one and you'll be ok

 

i've always hated torx bolts, but when going after them use good bits

 

Torx bits are fine, but you must use the exact right bit! I too have stripped a T-27 bolt by using a T-25 on it (why yes, it was the derby cover! How did you guess!?).

Torx bolts are becoming increasingly common in automotive applications because the design of the bolt prevents cam-out more effectively than traditional hex shapes. Therefore, when installing parts on the assembly line, you can be more confident that the right amount of torque was applied first time, every time.

They aren't less strong. They don't break more easily. But you really, really, really must use the right sized bit.

 

Torx is fine as design in itself.
Mushy HD screws, combined with bad quality or wrongly sized tools, are the culprit.

 

you must be using the wrong size I don't have the best tools but they are not the cheapest either
some of the fasteners have loctite on them and a heat gun will be your friend good luck