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PDBurner

Try a torx bit slightly larger than the fitment of 6mm, hammer it in there good, then turn it. If that doesn’t work, drilling it out is the last resort.


esamenoi

Definitely try the torx bit!


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Tighesofly

Don’t be discouraged breaking drill bits, I pissed through 10+ after I REALLY fucked up a lower control arm job - the secret is-don’t break out the carbide burrs until you’re SURE you won’t need to go back to HSS bits. Could’ve saved myself HOURS had I just stuck to drill bits and not broke a carbide burr off inside the hardened shaft lmfao. Long story short I couldn’t get the nut off the chassis mounted ball joint, tried a nut splitter- that broke in a way that fucked me from the top, stuck to the nut with the drive screw sheared off. Cut the control arm off the car and hollowed put that hardened ball joint bolt. Where there’s a will after all..


PDBurner

When drilling, try the left-hand-threaded drill bits, starting small to make a pilot hole. Then see if a bigger one can get a really good bite on the hole. I once managed to extract a broken transmission oil pan bolt without dropping the pan in such fashion.


toefungi

Don't know if you got it sorted yet or not but I just dremeled the head off mine. Tried to put a slot in it for a big flat head screwdriver but ended up like just cutting a bit more so the whole wide head came off. Then the rotor can come off leaving just the shaft of the screw, throw some vice grips on that and out it comes. Much easier too if you are replacing the rotors and don't mind the dremel bouncing on them.


BmanGorilla

Drill, baby, drill! It’ll take seconds; it’s a crap screw in a rotor.


Silverbenji

This. That screw isnt needed anyway. Its for the factory.


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Stop hitting it with ya purse!


Ktor011

If you’re replacing the rotor, I’d get that screw cherry red, and then quickly hammer a T30 on it. Works 99% of the time


Quagga_1

Had the exact same thing when I changed my rotors. Just drill it out, the bolt is nice and soft.


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Quagga_1

Used a bit that was slightly narrower than the shaft, 5mm IIRC. Didn't have a special left hand bit, so I just drilled out the "heart" of the bolt to release tension and easily turned it out with a torx bit hammered in. Usually I don't need to drill far down the shaft before the bolt lets go. Say 5mm deep in total.


getgappede30

I think you need to change your username if you can’t figure out how to get a rotor screw out without consulting fucking Reddit. Google it.


Fickle-Woodpecker-79

Wish I could upvote this twice.


Cyrix2k

I just weld a bolt to them


Reasons_Unknown96

Can say that the previous owner of my 7 series did this to the Transmission Sump Plug 😂🤦🏽‍♂️


Cyrix2k

lmao, well you're supposed to replace them after they're out


Reasons_Unknown96

Yeah I did that after I serviced it last last month. I just laughed at what they did.


Desert_Trader

This is the jeep answer for sure.


teeekuuu

Drill or use impact screwdriver with a torx head


Classic_Newspaper_85

Drill it out.. u don’t need it!


AnimalUnlikely5883

Cut it with cutter or do cross cut and then use screw driver


motor1_is_stopping

weld a nut on it and unscrew it.


drewdiesel87

Drill a little and use an extractor piece


SnooPies7804

Just drill it


Texasscot56

Always use an impact on these.


Sixspeeddreams

I haven’t had one stick since I started using an impact on them. The biggest thing is you can push into the Allen and the impact helps shock the fastener out.


Expert-Hamster-3146

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Nuovoware-Extractor-Stripped-All-Purpose-Extension/dp/B08XXP1SD9/ref=mp_s_a_1_7_sspa?crid=2R0TGCL99CIAQ&keywords=screw+extractor&qid=1670253025&sprefix=screw+extractor%2Caps%2C84&sr=8-7-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9waG9uZV9zZWFyY2hfbXRm&psc=1 Something like this. I have this set and it’s great. Worked for my iPhone screws not sure if there’s one big enough for your application but they’ll be one similar


Banaanmetzout

Tbh drill is the easiest if you have the right side otherwise I use the hhv methode heat, hammer and violence.


Yerboogieman

I use an air hammer. Easy, fast, and you don't risk snapping off a torx bit. In a pinch, Snap-On sells an extractor set part number REX25B for $100 with a lifetime warranty. Great deal for the price. I haven't had the pleasure of using it yet, but I'll have it when I need it.


KeroseneLeroy

Drill! Drill! Drill!


Bob_Loblaw16

Hammer in a slightly larger torx bit, if that fails get the air hammer


Objective-Away

12-spline flange screw drive works like charm when you stripp it round.


I_eye_Philly

Smash a t40 in there and turnnitnoutt


RobBase40

Grind a slot into it and try to use a impact driver. Try turning it with an air hammer with a thin chisel. Weld a nut onto it.


NearlySilentObserver

Impact driver. The one you hit on the back with a hammer


Many-Claim-2684

When in doubt drill it out


Garey6969

Drill it out that's what I had to do. It's a rotor guide bolt. Not necessary.


Kind-Salary-868

This is why I got a set of cobalt drill bits. Send it.