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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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not do them up tight next time, and use anti-seize. The spring clip provides a safeguard anyway.
Definitely this, they don't need to be more than finger tight because the safety clip is there to stop them if they even think about backing out on their own. Shimano seem to favour a belt-and-braces approach to disc brakes, the pad retaining pin doesn't really need to be threaded at all.
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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 🙂