Fixing removable brake hardware

[JFax]

So I accidently tightened the tiny little bolt for the cable guide on my toptube and tore the threads out from the frame... The cable guide wouldnt sit firmly fixed, I felt like it had a slight wobble, hence the over tightening.
I tried fixing it with epoxy but it didnt really do the trick.

I guess I could try to re-thread the threads, but dont think it would be that stable, as the original already tore off. Any of you guys got a better trick to firmly fix the cable guides to the frame?

[Dr. Steve Brule]

Maybe a pop rivet?

[Stoked]

3m makes plastic adhesive guides that work great

[tecnic1]

http://www.amazon.com/E-Z-SK40210-Threaded-Stainless-Installed/dp/B0092QUKRG/ref=pd_sim_sbs_auto_6?ie=UTF8&refRID=1PKRB4KWGTPMJQNNXS1T

I'm not sure that's the right size/thread pitch, but I CBA to look it up right now.

[JFax]

What is that? Helicoils? New threads you put in?

[master]

Came in to recommend a helicoil as well if the threads are pulled out completely.

Is this a cable guide (just holds the housing in place) or the cable stop (end of the housing and takes the braking force)?

[JFax]

Cable stop.

[Dr. Steve Brule]

Surely the tube won't be thick enough to helicoil. I stand by pop rivet.

[master]

At least on FBM made frames, the stop threads into a welded-in insert that has ~5-6mm of thread. That may be enough for a small helicoil.

[JFax]

Ive seen some good rivert uses in my day. If it can be done that is provably the way forward. I have no idea how to do it though. Prob ask at the bike shop. Thanks guys!

[Spev]

What kind of frame do you have?
You could simply tap a thread in the other hole and spin the stop around.

[tecnic1]

What is that? Helicoils? New threads you put in?

yeah, you drill and tap it to some larger size, then thread in an insert the original size.

S&M also uses a little welded in plate that is most likely thick enough to heli-coil.

[Eggit2]

This is a pop rivet with built in threads for a water bottle cage.
You may be able to track one down that is the right size for the cable stop screw.

[G]

This is a pop rivet with built in threads for a water bottle cage.
You may be able to track one down that is the right size for the cable stop screw.

Link doesn't work for me but I came here to recommend a Riv-nut/nutsert too...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sz2yZNqGNqo


G.

[dude...]

force a woodscrew in there