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May 4, 2012 | 05:01 PM

CD3

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From: sunny cal

Allen head stripped

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I have a 04 Sportster and I'm trying to remove move the rear break pad pin. Bought breaks and pin, grabed my 3/16in allen tool and presto smasho I stripped the head out........How do I remove the pin with out jacking up the caliper??? any helpful hints to remove this?? I was told an easy-out and I'm sure that will work but the pin seems to be really torqued down.

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May 23, 2012 | 06:05 PM

hotrodd50

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Use allen head that is attached tto a socket. Hammer it in tight and use hi-torque impact gun. You will probably need new bolt.

Jul 9, 2012 | 08:22 PM

brainnectar

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Another option you could try is to take a Hex socket and a ball peen hammer. Pound it in their and then tap on the socket a little more to "loosen" the stuck bolt, then wala....it should come out.

Jul 9, 2012 | 08:42 PM

davidwruth

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They make allen wrenches that are taperred for that reason you have to tap them in but they make a snug fit.

Jul 19, 2012 | 12:40 AM

Potato_Potato

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I did the same — the problem is the Allan is metric, 5mm and I used a SAE Allen wrench that seemed to fit.

It was over 2 years ago and I can’t remember how I got it out. Can you get a small vice grip on it?