drilling bolts

[jmaher]

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]

You just need a good drill bit, no need to be expensive just new.

[bluedevil]

BluMol bits seem to work best for me. Home Depot, 2 for about $1.50

[phildrummond]

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]

go slow, don't piss off the bit by hauling ass through the material. Use lots a oil.

The train.

[rybo]

Also, starting the hole with a center punch helps a lot. Keeps the point of the bit in place.

Scott

[Throttleroller277]

Then patience and maybe some lube. .

he said LUBE!.... 8)

[Scored51]

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]

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