Caliper Pad Retaing Split Pins

[dempsey]

Only a trivial issue but has anyone sourced a correct size R-pin to replace the pad-retaining split pins in the calipers?

I seem to be changing pads fairly frequently and replacing the spilt pins with R-pins would speed up the job.

I have AP Racing CP5111 calipers on the rear and CP6600 on the front.

[pmessling]

i've thought about drilling out the holes slightly bigger for a bar with a small r clip on the end, only after buying some split pins and thinking how expensive they are for such an item. I did have a good look at work before buying them as we have a big selection but they are an odd size given how small they are and how long they are.

If your careful you can reuse them

[ukkid35]

Appears that the Lotus variant of the CP5111 does have bars/pins. I'll be doing my best to source some.

Edited by ukkid35 on Wednesday 17th April 12:19

[ukkid35]

I've rather extravagantly ordered these for £26, mainly because they include anti-squeal plates similar to those used by the front brakes.

Fitting Kit

[pmessling]

My late car has the anti squeal plates already. Which whilst having had my brakes off a few times didn't realise until recent due to ordering new springs that desperate the pads. But don't need them