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girtp
PostPosted: Mon Jan 19, 2009 2:32 pm 
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Does anyone have some advice on getting that stupid little wheel cylinder "C" clip onto the cylinder ? (rear drum assembly)

Ive walked away from the garage twice in a very frustrated state.

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There is actually a Minispares tool for this but I can't seem to find it now.
It's just a long 3/8 UNF setscrew , a conical spacer which sits on the cylinder and an outer sleeve and nut.
To use it you screw the bolt into the cylinder port, the clip sits on the cone and when you do the nut up the sleeve pushes the clip up the cone and onto the cylinder.

I've been threatening to make one for years.. ie. every time I need to do this job.
A screwdriver and a few expletives works too. Usually...


:idea: I have an idea Minisport carries this tool in Oz...

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So, is it safe to assume the clip is attached whilst the brake line NOT fitted to the cylinder ?


Appreciate you reponse Drmini !

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Yes it's easier(?!) to put the clip on first...

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I found the tool on "minisport's" webpage, out of stock at the moment......

"easier" is a term that is used "loosley" with a mini.

But I'm ordering one for sure.....

Thank again

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I know someone who has that tool!!! It makes this job soooooo easy!!!

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So obviously you have one Hanra !

Just spoke to minisport, ETA Feb 5th...... I'm waiting as my mental state needs the relaxation !...

Dont need the car till Phillip Island Classic which is in March !

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Nope, I dont have one. But ive borrowed it found it quite funny that such a simple tool can make that job so basic!!!

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so its not just me that had problems fitting it.
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Order confirmed from minispares UK, 9 pound with 7 pound freight

Should see it with in a week ! (SHOULD)

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Yeah was a nightmare.... first one took me a couple of hours to figure it out but all done now
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I now officially love this forum !!!

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girtp wrote:
I now officially love this forum !!!

What you can't buy, someone on here can probably make.... :wink:

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Special tool!!!!! Is everyone getting soft or waht, as the Doc said, use a screw driver & some swear words!

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your not swearing enough, more cursing and it'll go on just fine :lol:

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