Real Time Help - Extract an Extractor

[Vistataco]

Here is the issue. Replacing pads and rotors on wifes 04 Accord and all 4 set screws stripped while trying to remove the rotors. I was warned this would happen.

Drilled the screws out and started using the screw extractors. Well, the first one came out fine but the on the second one the extractor broke off flush with the hole.

Now how the 'F' do I get that out of there?! I tried drilling and broke 2 bits...yay!

 

[35inchoverdrive]

I'm assuming that the screw extractor was a hardened steel piece like an EZ OUT. Do you have access to a welder? Since you can't drill or cut it out in a practical way, you could try to weld something to it(like a nut) so that you can get a grip on it. The heat from the welder will help loosen it up to. ...and most of all...Good luck.

 

[zebrabeefj40]

If these are just the screws that hold the rotors to the hub while the wheels aren't installed why worry? Just grind them off flush to the hub, hang the new rotors and bolt the wheels back on and

Nick

 

[bpassmore]

If these are just the screws that hold the rotors to the hub while the wheels aren't installed why worry? Just grind them off flush to the hub, hang the new rotors and bolt the wheels back on and

Nick

X2

 

[Hilux]

dremil, with small, itty bitty bits.

sorry I can't help more. the same thing has happened to me b/f. there's not much you can do after one of those things gets stuck flush.

next time use heat. and you won't have to worry about this kinda s***.


been there brother

 

[Daisy 53]

dremil, with small, itty bitty bits.

sorry I can't help more. the same thing has happened to me b/f. there's not much you can do after one of those things gets stuck flush.

next time use heat. and you won't have to worry about this kinda s***.


been there brother

X2, no other options.
Daisy

 

[Mr. Toad]

It's amazing what you can do with some patience, a small hammer, and a small chisel. However, if it's a worst case scenario, you'll have to take it to a shop for something called Metal Disintegration using an electrical discharge machine (EDM). --similar thread--

Edit: Use the hammer and chisel to punch a groove in the remaining bolt shaft, then turn it using the hammer and punch. The shaft should turn fairly easily because there's no tension on the threads. Rust is another story, however, so a good soaking with a lot of PB blaster or other penetrating oil would be helpful.