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[Closed] eek, that was scary ! Help please, xtr 975 brake spares question..

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Somehow lost the bolt thing that goes through the caliper and pads, circlip and all. Done a quick search on-line at the usual, obvious places without success. Basically, a where from question.. please.
Thnx in advance (on Hong Kong time zone)
Jon


 
Posted : 13/02/2013 8:44 am
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Like this? [url= http://www.wiggle.co.uk/shimano-br-m785-pad-axle-snap-ring/ ]Click[/url]


 
Posted : 13/02/2013 8:52 am
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mmel,
that's the jobbie, cheers

Jon


 
Posted : 13/02/2013 8:56 am
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Oh hang on. Will that fit the newer 975 ? Looks right but not sure.
Again I am indebted to the STW greater knowledge

Jon


 
Posted : 13/02/2013 9:00 am
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Should do the trick, reviews suggest it works with older era brakes, but no stock until march.
Might take a punt on one so I can do away with the bloody split pin on my 595 caliper (need to tap the threads first though)


 
Posted : 13/02/2013 9:08 am
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BigYinn,
I agree LOOKS right.. but ?? Chinese New Year in HK, LBS on hols, can't really wait until March either


 
Posted : 13/02/2013 9:11 am
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For £1.79 its got to be worth a punt.

A split pin will do you as a temp fix until you can get a proper replacement.


 
Posted : 13/02/2013 9:22 am
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do they not come free with new pads?


 
Posted : 13/02/2013 9:24 am
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BY and MWS,
Genuinely thnx. Split pin is a great bodge, at least an improvement on the cable tie i used to get home ! Not sure if the bolt comes with new pads, have to wait until next week when LBS reopens. Cheers both and I will order those suggested earlier just to see if they're OK.
FYI, I blame human error (mine) for the loss


 
Posted : 13/02/2013 9:27 am
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No bolts with new pads, not even genuine shimano ones.


 
Posted : 13/02/2013 9:51 am
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Oh,
Found these on the Bay, but $30 - US ?

Jon

(Hope the link works)

www.ebay.com/itm/A2Z-Light-Pad-Axle-Pin-Shimano-XTR-M985-M975-Saint-M820-M810-XT-M785-M775-Brake-/320989820449?pt=Cycling_Parts_Accessories


 
Posted : 13/02/2013 10:06 am
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That'll be aluminium replacement pins. Bargain!
I'd stick a split pin in there and put the proper pin on back order with Wiggle, unless you want to spend £40.

You could find a suitable length threaded bolt and file the threads smooth on it (barring the first bit), that's what I've done in the past.


 
Posted : 13/02/2013 10:32 am
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More like this one then? [url= http://www.petracycles.co.uk/shimano-spares-br-m965-disc-pad-axle-and-snap-ring-p-7424.html ]Click[/url]

In stock too!


 
Posted : 13/02/2013 12:00 pm
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That will fit fine, although I prefer the allen bolt ones rather than the screwdriver slot ones.
If it siezes in there its easier to use an allen key without destroying the head.


 
Posted : 13/02/2013 12:13 pm

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