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is there any alternative that isn't so fragile? Maybe with an Allen bolt head?
My ancient XT brakes have an Allen head in that position. If you measure yours I'll measure mine, it might fit. SJSC have them, although the shipping is very expensive and may take more than 24 hours 🙂
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Cheers but I think it's probably more convenient for me to just consider it a lesson, will buy the known-to-fit replacement and not do them up tight next time, and use anti-seize. The spring clip provides a safeguard anyway.
@Emyr, @snottyotter I don't have mole grips, maybe a good reason to buy some. The 105 pads I have don't come with a split pin.
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If you measure yours I'll measure mine
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I've completely chewed up the screwdriver slot on my 105 disc caliper's pad axle while trying to get it out. Can't believe how soft the metal is. At least it shouldn't be too difficult to drill it out.
Looking at Shimano tech docs it's BR-7070 caliper, and I need either a Y8J798060 Pad Axle & Snap Retainer set, which I can get from SJS, or a Y8J710000 Pad Axle, but is there any alternative that isn't so fragile? Maybe with an Allen bolt head?