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Yesterday I started to replace the rear brake pads when I found out to my dismay that one of the rear brake caliper retaining pins was stripped. I took off the metric hex socket bit and tried a SAE but it was of no use. With all the knowledge out there hopefully someone will have an answer on how to remove the pin. I contacted my local Truimph dealer a 1 1/2 hour drive to order a replacement pin. Hopefully by Thursday the shipment will come in and it will be a good day for a ride. The only idea I have is to use one of my oversided hex socket and maybe put it on my grinder or file it down so that it would fit. I will not attempt anything until I get the replacement pins in hand. Has anyone run into this problem if so what was the fix. The mechanic at the Triumph was out to lucnh so I haven't had a chance to ask him what he would do. Any help would be apprecitated