When I replaced the split pins in mine with R clips, it got to the point where I drove down to Bunnings, bought the smallest, longest drill bit I could find, attached it to drill and just blunt the crap out of the bit till the pin was pushed through (but still being careful to not damage the hole diameter).

Took 20 mins, most of which was spent bending the manouvering the drill bit into place from weird angles.

Shard

Over ten years ago I just put a high tensile bolt in and chucked the clevis pin.. Bit of Loctite for the nut and it's stayed in place ever since. Took a few minutes.

smithy

I imagine that it'll be a real ning nong to get off if you ever want to replace your brake or clutch master cylinder.

This although 'fixing' the problem leads to other hassles. The clevis pin is supposed to be the wear part in this relationship. When you throw in a bolt (a hi tensile bolt is even worse) it elongates the holes in the pushrod. This makes the peddle rattle as well as meaning there will be a take up gap. It sounds horrible when it does and it's pretty much unfixable too.

It's a case of the 150 dollars master cylinder being sacrificed to save the 1 dollar clevis pin.

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SooperDooperMiniCooperExpertEngineering

All garage work involves equal measures of enthusiasm, ingenuity and a fair degree of irresponsibility.

i just used anut and bolt for mine didnt take long at all.

The problem with using a bolt there is the threads on it chew up the clevis holes in no time flat. Gives you slack in the linkage, which is not real helpful- particularly on the clutch.
As Mick says, it's a bad move. I got to fix one like that once.

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DrMini- 1970 wasaMatic 1360, Mk1S crank, 86.6HP (ATW) =~125 @ crank, 45 Dellorto (38 chokes), RE282 sprint cam, 1.5 rockers, 11.0:1 C/R.

A clevis pin is designed to be in sheer.
A bolt is designed to be in tension.

Do not try to swap them the other way, it may look fine but it is not very clever.

Make sure you put some never seize on the clevis pin - rusted and seized ones are a nightmare

Patience is the key.

Matt

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Some wd-40 or the likes sprayed up around the clevis pins every now and then doesn't go astray either.

I broke a clutch pin on my way to MDU - no pedal at the roundabout adjacent to Maccas at Panthers. Dont know why I had a brand new one in the toolbox - but took me all of 5 mins to do. R clips are good but you must get the right sized one to go on as if it is too big, it will roll over the end of the pin and kerplunk!! Its gone again.

Another bit of advice - and it is a PITA, probably not the best to have the hole end facing back in towards the brake pedal - there can be the chance of the pin jamming against the brake clevis and jamming either the clutch or the brake or both - same day at MDU...lol

I am lucky as I have hobbit hands - all perfect for working on minis...dropped spindles in the gearbox are not a problem...lol

Hooroo

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Miniot!!

Has you got them hairy hobbit feet as well?

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SooperDooperMiniCooperExpertEngineering

All garage work involves equal measures of enthusiasm, ingenuity and a fair degree of irresponsibility.

Ihad to pull my whole pedal box out the first time because of this

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Starlet Conversion:
http://www.ausmini.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=15484

Well Davo.........have you done it yet???? My Mrs says that she will come and do it for $50 or a nice big vodka and raspberry

Hooroo

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Rod
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No problems with the thread on the bolt chewing out the holes because I used a bolt that had a long enough plain shank so that wouldn't happen. As far as geting the nut off, no concerns there for me. Loctite comes in different grades. Not all are "on for life". It's just a matter of picking the correct one. I suppose I could have used a nyloc nut but I had a few different Loctites but no nuts. (Does that sound as strange to you as it does to me ?)

smithy

A bolt is not designed to be used in this way. It is supposed to have a clevis pin.

A high tensile bolt is more likely to break under this type of use than a normal clevis pin.

I have a great idea! I can't fit the correct part for my brakes, so I will just chuck something else in there.