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Old 07-18-19, 06:27 PM
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B screw misaligned

On my Shimano RD 7800 the B screw was not hitting the appropriate tab on the derailleur hanger, so I turned it around so that the screw head was catching on the tab. This works most of the time but once in a while it will still slip off the tab resulting in a lot of clicking and clacking when in the small chainring and large cassette cog only. Anybody ever have this problem and come up with a solution? I'm afraid if I bend the tab on the derailleur that has the screw I might break it off.
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replace with a bolt with a larger head, M4x25mm allen bolt works well. You can pick up stainless ones at HD/Lowes.
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Old 07-18-19, 06:38 PM
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Make sure the derailleur hanger itself isn't bent.
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Old 07-18-19, 10:34 PM
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Thanks for the suggestions
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