OK, I need some help...

[Buggles]

My brakes have been going soft on me, I need to replace the seals (probably).

In the mean time, the temporary fix is to bleed the air out of the brakes, and keep on riding (works like a charm).

However, due to the s****y quality of the screws used on the front brake reservoir, one of the screws won't come out. My best efforts have resulted in the head of the screw losing part of its head

Last time I had this problem, Wee Jack came to the rescue with a type of screwdriver you hit on the head with a hammer to make it turn a little bit.

When I asked for this tool at the local B&Q, I was met with... Well, nothing actually... The stares could not have been blanker...

Is there anyone in the London area who knows what the tool I'm looking for is called (and where I can get one), or owns one?

Let me know,

JB

[digitalcaptive]

I think its an impact driver that you are describing, although I'm not sure how this would help if part of the head is missing.

[YEN_POWELL]

Impact driver, try Halfords, they usually have one on the shelves.

[sean]

buggles I have one you can borrow - I'm in Brentford most Fridays if you want me to drop it in to you?

Sean

[Buggles]

Thanks everyone,

I thought it was called an impact driver, but when I asked the guys at the B&Q, they tried to sell me a cordless drill

The head isn't completely gone, but it's damaged enough that I don't dare risk giving it a try with a normal screwdriver.

There's a Halfords down the road, so I'll give that a shot. If they can't help me, I'd like to take you up on your offer Sean (it won't be this Friday though, as I'll be back in the Netherlands).

Thanks for the comments, and once I get around to replacing the brake seals, I'm sure I'll be in need of some more help

Keep the rubber side down!

JB