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[Closed] Stripped bolt head on Avid Shorty Ultimates

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I need to replace the brake pads on said brakes but I can't get the old ones out due to the tiny 1.5mm allen bolt heads getting rounded.

I could easily drill it out, but then I'd need to buy more screws. Are these available anywhere?

I have new pads but I can't see that you can buy the cartridges anywhere without also buying the pads.

Any help appreciated. Thanks


 
Posted : 15/10/2017 2:32 pm
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Genuine Avid pads usually come with a bolt though I'm sure I've bought bolts off eBay possibly different brand but fitted ok.


 
Posted : 15/10/2017 2:35 pm
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You could just use split pins - all they are there do dois stop the pads falling out when the brake is off - they don't come under pressure when the brake is on. Bottom end shimanos use split piuns


 
Posted : 15/10/2017 3:00 pm
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How do you get a split pin into a road brake cartridge?


 
Posted : 15/10/2017 3:01 pm
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sorry - misread 😳 warra plonker


 
Posted : 15/10/2017 3:03 pm
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You can buy any size of machine screw on ebay, in any quantity. Get the old ones out with molegrips, then buy some stainless screws with a philips head instead?


 
Posted : 15/10/2017 4:13 pm
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So a slightly oversized torx key and mallet did the trick. Thanks


 
Posted : 15/10/2017 6:20 pm

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