Removal of snapped 108 rimbolts the mr wilks way

[mr wilks]

Not had a set for a while so no pics taken previously but i have been asked htf do you get them out once snapped
I know there are members who have 108s either part split or with bolts to remove so hope this helps . its not exactly high tech but it is pi55 easy .

I bought a set last week & out of the 80 bolts i had 2 snappers well here's how to remove them in under a minute
You need a small grinder , selection of small sockets & a hammer

Step 1 is to grind 2 flat sides on the protruding bolt


Step 2 is drive onto the bolt a smaller socket



Step 3 extract the bolt

[markplant]

That's a grubby wheel, an you've posted it in e89 discussion

[mr wilks]

That's a grubby wheel, an you've posted it in e89 discussion

Whoooops just scrolled down to "How to's" & didn't check the heading , sorry Gary genuine mistake
Yes a very tatty set indeed , although ive had worse lets see how they turn out after a blast & powdercoat

[Nictrix]

Instead of hammering a socket onto the bolt after you have 2 flats on it you could grip the flats with mole grips and then put a bar between the teeth and turn them out that way.
Seen this done with disk bolts on bike wheels but same thing.

[Number5]

Good,Technique Mr Wilks.

Are the replacement bolts expensive to buy individually - or do you have to buy a full set ?