Hi all-
I remember a thread on this several months ago, about how difficult it is to
reinstall those spring clips that retain the rear brake cylinders. Try as I
might - I could not find the thread on my computer. Of course - the Haynes
had the obligatory "installation is in the reverse of removal".
After an assortment of chisels, pry bars, pliers, hammers, even an
adjustable metric mowog wrench, I finally found a VERY easy way to install
those @#$* clips. It went in so easily - that I felt obliged to pop the
clip off again to make sure it was really in there!
Using a bar clamp, I placed the fixed end on top of the clip. I then
adjusted the lower (adjustable) end up until it almost touched the back
plate, then screwed the adjustment handle so it contacted the wheel cylinder
body on the outboard side of the back plate. Two turns of the handle - and
the clip slid right into place.
I attempted some ascii art - but really couldn't show it very well. If you
need a sketch - let me know and I'll put something on my web page.
Regards,
Rich Mason
'73 MGB
Madison, AL
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