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YOUR RESEARCHBrake pad retainer bolt safety spring w/o buying entire kit?
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Install 997 shifter today, very nice upgrade
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Also installed the 997 shifter today, very nice upgrade.
Brake pad retainer bolt safety spring w/o buying entire kit?
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I personally changed my brakes for the first time today, and didn't realize there was a little safety spring on the retainer bolt when I pounded it out.
Brake pad retainer bolt safety spring w/o buying entire kit?
Replace pads once i got them unstuck
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Amazing how easy it is to change the pads once I got them unstuck from the vibration dampers, did the whole job in about an hour.
Brake pad retainer bolt safety spring w/o buying entire kit?
Run without them
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I definitely wouldn't run without them, but a conventional cotter pin or safety wire would also do a great job making sure that pin doesn't back out if you can't find an R-clip in the right size.
Brake pad retainer bolt safety spring w/o buying entire kit?
Use screwdriver
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Was able to use a screwdriver to unstick the dampers without taking the calipers off.
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Replace brakes
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I personally changed my brakes for the first time today, and didn't realize there was a little safety spring on the retainer bolt when I pounded it out.
Brake pad retainer bolt safety spring w/o buying entire kit?
Run without them
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I definitely wouldn't run without them, but a conventional cotter pin or safety wire would also do a great job making sure that pin doesn't back out if you can't find an R-clip in the right size.
Brake pad retainer bolt safety spring w/o buying entire kit?
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Hey everyone,
I personally changed my brakes for the first time today, and didn't realize there was a little safety spring on the retainer bolt when I pounded it out. Any idea where I can get just the safety spring, or else am I ok without them? I found the retainer kit, but all I need is a pair of the little safety springs.
Retainer kit for $38:
http://www.pelicanparts.com/cgi-bin/...51-959-01-M100
Amazing how easy it is to change the pads once I got them unstuck from the vibration dampers, did the whole job in about an hour. Was able to use a screwdriver to unstick the dampers without taking the calipers off. Also installed the 997 shifter today, very nice upgrade.
Thanks,
Chris
Are you talking about the small cotter hairpin? (aka R-clip)
I'm not sure of the size, but there is nothing special about it... A good hardware store, "real" autoparts store, Grainger or
McMaster-Carr
should have them.
I definitely wouldn't run without them, but a conventional cotter pin or safety wire would also do a great job making sure that pin doesn't back out if you can't find an R-clip in the right size. Just a bit more work next time you change the brakes.
Looks like they might also be called 'hitch pins', can pick them up at Home Depot or Lowes, sounds like the 7/8" length works:
https://rennlist.com/forums/porsche-...rakes-wtf.html
Yup, same thing.
But if you say "hitch pin" to your typical Home Depot clerk they will probably steer you to one of these for a trailer hitch... Same concept, just much larger!
The pins are called hairpin spring cotter pins. I had a friend give me the size closest to what Granger sells. The size is .059" wire dia and 1 1/8 long. I'm calling Granger tomorrow and order them (Item No. 2MVJ5). 100 ea for $8.09.
I will be putting on my track pads in a few week and will let you know the results.
