XSWestgate
XS650 Enthusiast
Any tried and true methods for getting this thing off of here?
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Rear Caliper Bracket Stuck
- Thread starter XSWestgate
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Heat
Heat as in electric heat gun. A cutting torch can melt the alloy. Get it hot and spray with a good penetrant. Such as PJ Blaster. As it cools it will draw the penetrant in the joint.
Once cooled try driving the axle both in and out.
You can even use medium grit sand paper to polish the axle. This will help.
Leo
Once cooled try driving the axle both in and out.
You can even use medium grit sand paper to polish the axle. This will help.
Leo
I use a propane torch. but a heat gun will it just take time.
test dummy
XS650 Member
like leo says once it moves, keep lubing, ALTERNATE in and out. soon as it "sticks" reverse direction 5 minutes it'll be off.
yeah heat wouldn't hurt. use wood or aluminum blocks so your beating doesn't deform anything.
XSWestgate
XS650 Enthusiast
Warm it up, beat it back and forth but don't beat it too hard.. got it!
Thanks for the input, i'll update you if I ever get this thing off! haha
Thanks for the input, i'll update you if I ever get this thing off! haha
