DX M650 Rear Derailleur missing pinch nut

[Beeewu]

Gutted think the gremlins got it...does anyone know of a similar nut i could buy somewhere?

Thanks
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[bikeworkshop]

Is it m5 or m6?
A knackered similar period/ quality shimano r mech...
Or if its m6, a vbrake pad nut?
With a touch of filing?

 

[ishaw]

I have a pot full of bolts from old mechs and such. Remind me if this is threaded or screws on to a thread captive on the mech, it's been a while since I've had my hands on a dx mech.

 

[Beeewu]

Is it m5 or m6?
A knackered similar period/ quality shimano r mech...
Or if its m6, a vbrake pad nut?
View attachment 871223With a touch of filing?

Genius idea...i do have a set of old vbrakes im willing to sacrifice, will give this a go now mate.

 

[Beeewu]

Tried the vbrake pad bolt but must be a M6 as it was to big, then tried a pinch bolt of a canti brake arm it fitted but wasnt deep enough to screw all the way down. Might just buy some open M5 nuts and washers, should work but wont look as pretty.

 

[Beeewu]

I have a pot full of bolts from old mechs and such. Remind me if this is threaded or screws on to a thread captive on the mech, it's been a while since I've had my hands on a dx mech.

its a hex nut that scews on

 

[ishaw]

I'll have a rummage later and see if I have anything.

 

[Beeewu]

I'll have a rummage later and see if I have anything.

ah thank you mate, really apreciate that!

 

[integerspin]

I may well have one, but after being in my damp garage it will be rusty.
It's probably a common item. I looked up DX mech and found Cable Fixing Bolt Unit is 530-9804.
If you look up an LX or XT mech you will probably find it's the same part.

 

[Beeewu]

I may well have one, but after being in my damp garage it will be rusty.
It's probably a common item. I looked up DX mech and found Cable Fixing Bolt Unit is 530-9804.
If you look up an LX or XT mech you will probably find it's the same part.

Thank you for looking into this, i ended up just using a old m5 nut which works fine. Just seen a few units for mad money on ebay...crazy!
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