- 1. Wheel Cylinder "C" clip (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Wed, 21 Aug 2002 21:20:08 -0500
- Well list, I am replacing the wheel cylinders on the new 74. That was the problem with the soft pedal. Anyway, I got two new cylinders from a local dealer, old cylinder off, new one ready. Two questi
- /html/spridgets/2002-08/msg00989.html (7,836 bytes)
- 2. Re: Wheel Cylinder "C" clip (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Wed, 21 Aug 2002 22:22:26 -0400
- Dave, try using an external retaining ring. It's a lot easier to install/remove and will do the same thing. Dan Walters '63 sprite Brick, NJ
- /html/spridgets/2002-08/msg00991.html (7,461 bytes)
- 3. Re: Wheel Cylinder "C" clip (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Wed, 21 Aug 2002 22:29:31 -0400
- Throw them out, pick up the correct size JC clips from any hardware store and (with the original type clips) use the paper gasket. Yes some listers can get them on with little or no trouble. I have f
- /html/spridgets/2002-08/msg00992.html (8,380 bytes)
- 4. Re: Wheel Cylinder "C" clip (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Wed, 21 Aug 2002 22:32:14 EDT
- Same here. The E clips are pieces of garbage. I also go to the local hardware store and use the real "C: clips. --David C.
- /html/spridgets/2002-08/msg00993.html (7,677 bytes)
- 5. Re: Wheel Cylinder "C" clip (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Wed, 21 Aug 2002 20:24:14 -0700
- LOL... and that's the truth Frank! I can get them one, but it's a REAL pain! Gerard
- /html/spridgets/2002-08/msg00997.html (8,071 bytes)
- 6. Re: Wheel Cylinder "C" clip (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Thu, 22 Aug 2002 07:14:31 -0500
- Of course there is! Just use factory tool G-2753. Just kidding. I just went through this again, since rear brakes seem to be dead on every Midget I get. I guess I need more expensive taste in Midget
- /html/spridgets/2002-08/msg01004.html (9,433 bytes)
- 7. Re: Wheel Cylinder "C" clip (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Thu, 22 Aug 2002 07:33:13 -0700 (PDT)
- I may try Davids way next time, but what I did was throw out the C clip and went to the hardware store and bought the c type circlips with the little holes for the correct tool and used them. I was l
- /html/spridgets/2002-08/msg01020.html (9,922 bytes)
- 8. Re: Wheel Cylinder "C" clip (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Thu, 22 Aug 2002 10:23:04 -0700
- David is right, you're best off removing the bleed fitting; the clip slides on fairly easily then. My approach is to grind a little half-circle notch out of the outer edge of the clip before install
- /html/spridgets/2002-08/msg01029.html (10,256 bytes)
- 9. Re: Wheel Cylinder "C" clip (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Thu, 22 Aug 2002 10:29:28 -0700
- I actually grind a flat on one end of the "C" to clear where it contacts the axle. (Actually, I believe this type are called "E" clips) The ones I've seen have plenty enough material to do this and
- /html/spridgets/2002-08/msg01031.html (8,574 bytes)
- 10. Re: Wheel Cylinder "C" clip (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Thu, 22 Aug 2002 17:38:00 EDT
- And disassembly is the reverse of assembly. <G> --David C. /// unsubscribe/change address requests to majordomo@autox.team.net or try /// http://www.team.net/mailman/listinfo /// Archives at http://w
- /html/spridgets/2002-08/msg01049.html (8,634 bytes)
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