Originally Posted by
LarryMelman
I emailed them over the weekend, no reply yet. In the mean time, I did put the old screw back in with the pliers. Next time I have the bike at the LBS, I'll try to remember to ask about this.
You may be able to temporarily salvage the damaged screw by cutting a shallow slot across the head with a hacksaw blade. That will let you remove and replace it with a screwdriver. As AEO noted, the screw isn't needed unless; 1) you install the pad holder backwards with the open end facing the front of the bike or 2) you ride backwards and apply the brakes hard. Neither case is likely.