Daniel:
The E clip (I agree, a very stupid design) is not flat, so when properly
installed pulls the slave cylinder tight against the backing plate. The
circlip, which is far easier to install, is thinner, and flat, so yes, the
slave cylinder moves around, and will cause the dust boots to rub and wear
out quickly. I solved this dilemma by using a flat washer between the
backing plate and the circlip. Now the slave cylinder doesn't float around,
and installation is much easier.
David Riker
74 Midget
78 Midget
63 Falcon
----- Original Message -----
From: <Daniel1312@aol.com>
To: <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, November 07, 1999 9:22 AM
Subject: E clip or circlip
> Hi List,
>
> On the rear brakes the slave cylinder is held in position by a stupid clip
> called an E clip. When I ran standard rear brakes I replaced the E clip
with
> a circlip which I found was much easier to fit.
>
> However, I seem to recall that there is some argument against using a
circlip
> instead of an E clip - something to do with allowing a degree of 'float'
or
> 'freeplay' of the slave. Anyone know anymore about this?
>
> Daniel
>
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