handbrake backplate

firefrost · 18th September 2019, 19:03

I am trying to fit new handbrake backplates for the mot but I cannot slacken the existing bolts. The backplates are held on by four bolts, but two of them will not grip as the tool just turns in the hole. Any good ideas gents? m

firefrost · 18th September 2019, 19:23

Handbrake backplate, If I leave the back plates on the shoe retaining pins will just pull through the hole in the plate due to corrosion. This is just addition to my previous post.

Rover 75 Tourer · 18th September 2019, 22:37

2 suggestions,1 select a slightly bigger alan key and hammer it into bolt head and at same time get a set of grips onto bolt head then turn both together. 2 use an erwins bolt extractor on bolt head that should shift it.

Blink · 19th September 2019, 10:35

If you've got an oscillating multi-tool with a metal blade you might be able to cut a groove in the bolt rims (they're deep enough), then use a big screwdriver in the groove. Give them lots of Plusgas first, and a sharp whack with a metal drift. The factory bolts have got red thread lock compound on - https://rimmerbros.com/Item--i-SYG000050

Avulon · 19th September 2019, 15:04

If they have red threadlock on them then they'll need heating to be removed.
(heat turns the threadlock to powder).

suffolk boy · 19th September 2019, 19:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by Avulon

If they have red threadlock on them then they'll need heating to be removed.
(heat turns the threadlock to powder).

they do have threadlock on them and heat is the answer

firefrost · 19th September 2019, 19:12

Thanks for all comments, The heat method would be the easiest to do so will try that. I think they do have the red threadlock on them. The car goes in for mot on Tuesday so I will get them to try these other suggestions if heat does not work. Cheers.

18th September 2019, 19:03	#1
firefrost Avid contributor rover 75 cdti 54 auto Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: South Lanarkshire Posts: 103 Thanks: 1 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	handbrake backplate I am trying to fit new handbrake backplates for the mot but I cannot slacken the existing bolts. The backplates are held on by four bolts, but two of them will not grip as the tool just turns in the hole. Any good ideas gents? m

18th September 2019, 22:37	#3
Rover 75 Tourer Avid contributor Rover 75 tourers(4)400turs(3 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Largs Posts: 217 Thanks: 3 Thanked 67 Times in 56 Posts	back plate bolts 2 suggestions,1 select a slightly bigger alan key and hammer it into bolt head and at same time get a set of grips onto bolt head then turn both together. 2 use an erwins bolt extractor on bolt head that should shift it.

19th September 2019, 15:04	#5
Avulon This is my second home 1.8t Tourer Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tanelorn Posts: 4,830 Thanks: 956 Thanked 1,148 Times in 916 Posts	If they have red threadlock on them then they'll need heating to be removed. (heat turns the threadlock to powder). __________________ Need a T4 ?: T4 Owners Map thanks to Stevestrat ( use at your own risk) Where?: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanelorn Mods/Retrofits: PCV vortex 'filter'; bluetooth; inline thermostat; reversing sensors; plenum spyhole ; headlamp washers ; Diy mp3 player replacing CD multichanger; FBH with remote; Headlamp washers; black/chrome front grille, rear blind; Xenon projectors To do: puddle lights; 2 Din cd/nav to fit; boot release button

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18th September 2019, 19:23	#2
firefrost Avid contributor rover 75 cdti 54 auto Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: South Lanarkshire Posts: 103 Thanks: 1 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Handbrake backplate, If I leave the back plates on the shoe retaining pins will just pull through the hole in the plate due to corrosion. This is just addition to my previous post.

19th September 2019, 10:35	#4
Blink Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Under the car Posts: 1,840 Thanks: 210 Thanked 244 Times in 221 Posts	If you've got an oscillating multi-tool with a metal blade you might be able to cut a groove in the bolt rims (they're deep enough), then use a big screwdriver in the groove. Give them lots of Plusgas first, and a sharp whack with a metal drift. The factory bolts have got red thread lock compound on - https://rimmerbros.com/Item--i-SYG000050

19th September 2019, 19:12	#7
firefrost Avid contributor rover 75 cdti 54 auto Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: South Lanarkshire Posts: 103 Thanks: 1 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Thanks for all comments, The heat method would be the easiest to do so will try that. I think they do have the red threadlock on them. The car goes in for mot on Tuesday so I will get them to try these other suggestions if heat does not work. Cheers.