Posted May 28, 200618 yr comment_168962 Hey,Chaning to the Toyota brakes tonight, and in taking out the cotter pin for the nut on the spindle, it broke. Any fixes for this? Can I just use another thin piece of metal, zip tie, anything ideas?Thanks Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/20201-need-a-quick-fix/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 28, 200618 yr comment_168963 What broke? The cotter pin? The nut? Either one of those is a no-brainer. They're readily available at any auto parts or hardware store. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/20201-need-a-quick-fix/#findComment-168963 Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 28, 200618 yr comment_168987 Cotter pins should always be replaced, never reused. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/20201-need-a-quick-fix/#findComment-168987 Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 28, 200618 yr Author comment_168989 I'm getting new ones soon. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/20201-need-a-quick-fix/#findComment-168989 Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 29, 200618 yr comment_169086 In an emergency you can use an appropriately sized nail, but it should definintely be replaced with the proper sized cotter pin when possible. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/20201-need-a-quick-fix/#findComment-169086 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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