Gernot, As others have already said, best use an M5 tap. Every workshop should have one. Always use a proper 'T' handle and chuck (I think General Tools make a nice small one) and proceed carefully. Don't use excessive force and remember that you are clearing existing threads - not trying to cut new ones! A few drops of oil on the tap and in the screw hole are a 'must-do' and always proceed on the basis of one turn in, half-a-turn back (or half in, 1/4 back if it's really tight). This helps to clear the threads and avoid biding and breakages!
Savvas (who has broken too many bike bits...) On Sunday, December 30, 2012 7:54:49 PM UTC+10:30, Earl Grey wrote: > > Seems like the paint was perhaps applied a bit too generously. Never > had this problem on any other frame. On a couple of brazeons, I have > so far been unable to get a bolt in, even when using a bit of oil and > much patience in lining up the bolt. Any suggestions? I don't have a > wire brush small enough to fit in the holes. Maybe nail polish on a Q- > tip? Does that have any chance of working? Other ideas? > > Thanks! > > Gernot > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/L3VnTWZYz9cJ. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
