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jmaher
July 2nd, 2010, 09:42 PM
I have an 05 ZX6RR. I am trying to safety wire the bolts that hold the calipers on. My drill will barely scratch them. Any ideas? The other bolts were a piece of cake.

Thanks!

Joe

Bartman
July 3rd, 2010, 09:39 AM
You just need a good drill bit, no need to be expensive just new.

bluedevil
July 7th, 2010, 06:50 AM
BluMol bits seem to work best for me. Home Depot, 2 for about $1.50

phildrummond
July 14th, 2010, 11:59 AM
I had best luck with DeWalt bits. 2-pack at Home Depot for about $3.50. Get a bunch of them. Then patience and maybe some lube. Those bolts are the hard ones. And they're likely rounded. I'm convinced that's by design to taunt us.

mtrain
August 10th, 2010, 09:18 PM
go slow, don't piss off the bit by hauling ass through the material. Use lots a oil.

The train.

rybo
August 10th, 2010, 11:24 PM
Also, starting the hole with a center punch helps a lot. Keeps the point of the bit in place.

Scott

Throttleroller277
August 11th, 2010, 08:05 AM
Then patience and maybe some lube. .


he said LUBE!.... 8)

Scored51
August 11th, 2010, 09:58 AM
It also helps if you have access to a drill press. It makes the work easier, and has a tendency to not break the drill bits.

jmaher
August 11th, 2010, 06:08 PM
I have all the bolts drilled. Yes the drill press is great, I just wish I didn't have to take all the bolts off to utilize it!

Joe