brake pad retainer pin safety pin

[chrismckay]

Anyone know where I can buy spare safety pins for the front brake pad retainer pins?


Chris...

[guest2360]

BMW Part No 34 11 7 660 850. Mounting Parts Set. Includes  the pin, spring and clip.

[chrismckay]

BMW Part No 34 11 7 660 850. Mounting Parts Set. Includes  the pin, spring and clip.

Cheers RT,


Just need the clip though!!!!

[guest2360]

They are not available by themselves.  The whole lot costs not a lot.

[David.]

Motorworks, https://www.motorworks.co.uk/vlive/Shop ... 0&spPage=3

Would a simple R Spring Clip like the one for the Tokico caliper do the same job for a fraction of the cost,
https://www.motorworks.co.uk/vlive/Shop ... 0&spPage=2

The closed P end of the correct diameter D might do the trick. The open end could be bent through 90 deg. or cut short to ensure it doesn't foul any part of the caliper or pads.
The wire diameter d would need to be the same as the original clip to fit into the Caliper Pin groove.
If necessary, the R Spring Clip could be slipped over the end of the Caliper Pin as it's being installed.



Bike Torque Racing may be able to help, http://www.biketorqueracing.co.uk/sole-uk-distributor

[chrismckay]

Thanks again Dave, I have mailed the guys at Bike Torque Racing....

[guest2360]

I would strongly advise to only fit OEM brake parts.  The set that includes the pin from a BMW dealer I think cost about £10.00.  Not worth trying to save a few quid with brakes.

[David.]

Retaining Pins used on grooved shafts, these are also known as hairpin clips, http://www.mcmaster.com/#cotter-pins/=10xah21



What is dimension (A) on the BMW clip, plus the Groove & Wire dia.



Pinstructure a UK supplier, http://www.pinstructure.com/catalogtype.php?gid=58

[David.]

Pinstructure have provided a pdf. document with details of their range of Retaining Pins.

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