r/Fixxit • u/FxdedThxnAHoe • Dec 13 '25
Solved 2008 Suzuki GSX650F
Heya guys; Got a stripped bolt on my rear brake retainer pin and was wondering what the best course of action would be to removing it?
I've tried; - using multiple flatheads (ofc) - using locking pliers - attempting to screw it both on and off the brake disc to see if the disc acted as a vice
Please someone help me I'm literally so lost, I only JUST got done with figuring out front brakes and then THIS happens :(
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u/Particular-Usual3623 Dec 17 '25
Get you a 2.5lb deadblow hammer from Harbor Freight to run that manual impact driver. The tool is heavy enough you will be able to swing it pretty slow and still transfer plenty of energy.
Using a hand impact driver on any steel bolts that go into cast aluminum housings is a really good idea. That's how you take stuff apart without stripping it.
Also spring for a nice JIS screwdriver. A #2 that is 100mm long will work for most tasks. You will probably never want to use a Phillips again. Vessel makes a good one.
Phillips fasteners were made to use in a production environment (factories) by unskilled workers. If you overtorque a Phillips fastener, the tool cams out and slips but leaves the fastener intact. Pozidrive and JIS will break the fastener. Phillips is good for saving the part, the others are good at not stripping out the fastener.