Originally Posted by
Gresp15C
Philips (and variants) should not be used for screws that adjust something, because you have to push on the screw to make the adjustment. Much better to use an allen head. I understand not wanting to force everybody to adopt a new tool, but those tiny philips heads on derailers and vee-brakes are a weird throwback, when every other screw on the bike has been modernized.
Hear! Hear!
I first became aware of the existence of JIS screws through searching this forum for advice on adjusting a B-screw without stripping the head. I bought a JIS screwdriver and it definitely fits better on both the limit screws and a B-screw, but I still have to take the load off the screws to be able to make adjustments without problems.
I asked a friend for suggestions with the B-screw and he recommended replacing it with a hex-head screw. I believe WolfTooth sells a long B-screw that has this feature, but I don't see any reason that I can't get a screw from the local hardware store to do this.