I wish I had asked before I started at least I know I'm not alone
on this one. Thanks all.
...Art
On Thu, 24 Jul 1997, Rick Morrison wrote:
>
> On Wed, 23 Jul 1997 21:26:59 -0400 (EDT) Arthur Pfenninger
> <ch155@FreeNet.Buffalo.EDU> writes:
> >
> > Does anyone know the secret to getting the spring c clips on
> >the
> >back of the brake cylinders? It too me 2 hours to put 2 new cylinders
> >on.
> >Using every tool known to man kind as well as every word. I know it
> >can't
> >take that long but...
> >..Art
>
> Art,
> It's real easy, but does take some prior plannin.
> First, before replacing the cylinders, take them to the nearest
> hardware store, or large auto parts house.
> Second, ask the owner/manager/clerk/flunky (chose one) to let you look
> through the external snap-ring selection.
> Third, select two to meet you specs
> Fourth, pay at the counter and tell the nice man/woman "thank you". If
> you are concerned by the Purist Patrol, have they clips wrapped in plain
> brown paper.
> Fifth, Back at the homestead, replace the cylinders in the backing
> plate and with the use of snap-ring pliers, install the external
> snap-rings.
>
> Sorry I can't remember exactly which size snap-ring to tell you to get,
> It's been so long since I replaced mine, after breaking both the spring
> clips.
>
> Hope this helps
> Rick Morrison
> 72 MGBGT
> 74 Midget
>
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