Wheel Cylinder

Need a lttle help, what is the "Trick" to getting the Clip on thw back of the rear wheen cylinder ?

Never mind, found via a search. It helps if yo can spell !

Was the answer to hold your tongue in the right position?
Seemed to help me...lol
Can you post a link to the thread you found...I'll be doing this shortly ( If the cylinders ever arrive)

for those who hate the E clip that comes with rear cylinders (and who doesn't), I did a bit of research and found retaining rings and spring washers that are very close to the original factory ones, and as a bonus, are available in stainless steel:

Grainger #5DA81 = 11/16" external retaining ring, stainless steel. $12.94 (10)
Grainger #6ZA12 = 11/16" wave washer (3 wave), stainless steel. $16.42 (10)

http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/static/products.html

Because they are only available in packs of 10, I now have enough of them to last me for 100 years (at the rate that I replace my rears).

The other alternative of pulling the roll pin, tapping the hole and attaching with a small hex head screw. Though, perhaps the original design which allows some "float" helps the shoes to seat better. The rear brakes do so little of the work that it might not matter either way.


Norm

Great information, Norm. Unfortunately, Grainger's prices have gone up $2-3 per item. Retaining rings are now $14.73/10 and wave washers are $19.66/10.

Conrad

Thanks to everyones replies. I am going to go the grainger way... I have bent 2 of these E-clips and have had enough. 2 Screwdrivers may work if you could get in there to use them.

Thanks again !

I have a solution but the e-clips I got were physically NEVER going to fit...

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