Rear brake not working

[m2pete]

Well, I finally received my new brake line. The provider said "it got lost". Anyway, looks like very good quality, but all the documentation is in German.

Now, I am down to the last brake line bracket, and it looks nearly impossible. See attached photo. Appears to be a screw for an S2 T25 star bit. My bits are 1.25 inches long, but there is only about half an inch clearance between the screw and the frame.

Any ideas other than cutting off the bracket (still would not be able to remove the screw). Maybe a machine shop needs to make a special tool?

 

[Cooter]

Use a 1/4" open end wrench on your T25 bit to loosen it, then take it out by hand.

 

[Barrett]

The pre-2003 Buells had very questionable positioning of several fasteners of this type. Not well thought-out. Find the Torx bit that fits the fastener head.....simply cut it down to the length that allows for fitment and extraction room....place box end or open end of 1/4" wrench over the bit and remove the screw.

 

[ajax5777]

Like Cooter said, and if you need to use the clamp again, use a regular bolt instead of the screw for ease of removal next time.

 

[TL.2004.BX9S]

Well, I finally received my new brake line. The provider said "it got lost". Anyway, looks like very good quality, but all the documentation is in German.

Now, I am down to the last brake line bracket, and it looks nearly impossible. See attached photo. Appears to be a screw for an S2 T25 star bit. My bits are 1.25 inches long, but there is only about half an inch clearance between the screw and the frame.

Any ideas other than cutting off the bracket (still would not be able to remove the screw). Maybe a machine shop needs to make a special tool?

Clamp it with vise grips. Wear safety glasses and leather gloves. Cut it off with a high speed cutting disc. Use a crescent wrench to turn it while applying pressure in top of the bit with a stout standard screw driver. Easy.