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  1. dmetalmiki

    Any suggestions on snapped off brass fitting on brake can?

    when finished drilling: small chissle, / pointer / plck the brass away.
  2. dmetalmiki

    Any suggestions on snapped off brass fitting on brake can?

    Yep, Good, And (As said) you ain't (Going to) drill that hardened easy out..So, As I instructed Drill Round It..It will Then come out. ( with some poking prodding and a magnet ). If I was near I would do it for you using (My ) our motto, " We are the kiddies, We have the techno, We can't be...
  3. dmetalmiki

    Any suggestions on snapped off brass fitting on brake can?

    Then OK. DON'T mess with taking it apart Do as I suggested, Take your time, Careful drilling and sucking out the swarf WILL get that fitting out. Grease the Drill..(And), It will gather the swarf for you.
  4. dmetalmiki

    Any suggestions on snapped off brass fitting on brake can?

    I checked the pictures again..And yes. Drill all around the brass fitting close to the threads. Carefully then work out the part with the broken extractor still in place.. If you re tap it, An adapter from the tapped size back to the original size would easily be obtained. You need to make sure...
  5. dmetalmiki

    Any suggestions on snapped off brass fitting on brake can?

    Patience is key here. A (Very) Small good quality drill. Drill into the brass around the broken hardened tool. Then Drill carefully close to the thread of the fitting. Work the broken pieces out. On reflection, I would, (After looking at the pictures once more) Drill all round the Brass fitting...
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