Answering my own question here: https://www.reddit.com/r/bikewrench/comments/rleoeg/pad_retention_bolt_instead_of_cotter_pin/
Looks like you gotta use the cotter/split pin unless you tap your own thread. No thanks.
Could you use an r clip instead of a cotter pin for the ease of reuse?
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Answering my own question here: https://www.reddit.com/r/bikewrench/comments/rleoeg/pad_retention_bolt_instead_of_cotter_pin/
Looks like you gotta use the cotter/split pin unless you tap your own thread. No thanks.