The same can be said for the split plin. I've seen the ugly result of a brake pedal clevis pin falling out, and now always spend the extra time fitting a new split pin. R-clips are easier to fit but not as secure.

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Curly
'64 Cooper 'S' (Group Nb spec)
'67 Mini Marcos GT www.mm7056.wordpress.com

also, another good trick is to lube them up, so they come out easy next time. wd40 or similar works good. but this also lends the opportunity to attract gunk and muck and sieze them up...

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78 Leyland Mini - Prince

I used the right one and I am happy

Now waiting for the next niggley problem...

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smithy wrote:
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

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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.



The original clevis pin was made of wood. Someone had an idea and improved on it. Yes, bolts can and are designed to act as clevis pins. IMy bollt has already lasted longer than a clevis pin.