Struggling with a screw?

[fireblake]

  You're so rude?


No I'm  on about the screw that holds the rear master cylinder on? The cross head is knackered and because it's all a bit flexible i can't put any pressure on it. Anyone got any good ideas? Or should i just cut the Master cylinder off and cable tie it back on?
Things I've learnt today: When changing your brake hoses make sure you can undo everything before taking things off. I've a lovely new Stainless Goodridge hose and I can't change the fluid.


Mickey the divot

[Lez72]

If its too knackered to gain any purchase on it with anything, you may have to go down the route of drilling it out (carefully) 

[Frosties]

Can you hacksaw/Dremmel a slot in the head and use a snug flat end screw driver on it?

[BBROWN1664]

Mole Grips and a new screw.

[Kosmic Kartman]

Grind the head with a grinder. Do it in small bursts quenching with plenty of water in between bursts, otherwise the heat may melt the plastic parts.

[esetest]

Try drilling and a screwit .

[fireblake]

All sorted, drilled it out but what a work up.  Another thing I've not undone since owning the bike. I've done a few of these this week, as my spanner rash will testify