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I was in the process of swapping over some rotors on my Pro3s and as I tightened up the bolts (using a torque wrench on 10nms) the head of one of the bolts sheared off! HELP!! Not sure whether there is a fix that I can do, an LBS job or, worse case, chop them in for another hub. Any advice???
If 6 bolts, just ignore and run with 5.
Otherwise if its the 3 bolt one, probably best just to send it back to Hope and ask them kindly.
Agree with the above, Hope are nothing but helpful, in the mean time just ride it it will be fine.
Mr Peat is...
http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/article/steve-peats-world-champs-santa-cruz-v-10-24443/
Unless you've bottomed-out the bolt in a blind hole, the chances are that you'll be able to unscrew it fairly easily, an EZ-out (a bit like a left hand threaded tap) should do it if it's a bit tight, most garages and bike shops should have them, but it's worth having your own set as they only cost a few pounds.
Great advice - thanks. It is the 6 bolt version - will take it out tomorrow. Seeing Peaty's bolts missing on a downhill rig has given me a bit more confidence. If another goes then definitely a call to Hope.
Cheers.....
If you've sheared the head off, can't you remove the other 5, then the rotor, and then you'll be left with a bit of bolt sticking out which could be removed with Mole grips or similar?
Forget the EZ-out if it's a 6 bolt, they're a bit too small, go with the molegrips idea from druidh.
My hamfisted mate managed to shear 3 bolts on his hub, he sent it Hope and they very kindly sent him back a new hub body
Mole grips will do it.
Oh, and I beleive it's 6NM that you're supposed to torque them to, you may find the rest of your bolts are close to shearing off as well. Might be a good idea to replace them before they let go on that steep downhill that's miles from the nearest A&E 🙂
Went out before seeing the 6NM torque! Oh well - bike worked well - nice downhills and no loss of confidence. If the other bolts are too tight I might contact hope and see if I can get as lucky as Mr 5 0's mate.....