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<font size="+1"><font face="Arial">Years ago I started using a
retaining ring instead of the circlip and they worked fine until
I came up with what I think is a much better solution.<br>
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I drill and tap a shallow hole in the cylinder and drill a hole
in the brake backing plate next to the bleeder fitting and then
lock-tite in an Allen head cap screw. The cylinder is therefore
attached tightly to the plate and can't come loose as it would
when a circlip or retaining ring springs off. Allen head works
better than a hex or phillips. I did this on my race car years
ago and have had no problems since. It was worth the effort and
provides a big dose of peace of mind. Photos available if you
like.<br>
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Since I replaced the entire rear end this past winter due to bad
threads on the end, I have found it infinitely easier to install
brakes shoes, cylinders, etc by removing the hub, installing the
brakes, and then re-installing the hub. Only issue is that you
need a� 1 7/8" socket to do the job (wrenches won't work). Also
a good opportunity to check the rear bearings for wear and
torque the hub as tight as you can and use lock-tite or a tabbed
washer (properly installed). Make sure you look at a photo or
diagram (available from many internet sources) so that you get
the direction of the springs right and the spring hooks in the
correct holes. This is critical.<br>
<br>
Bob<br>
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<div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 7/9/2015 8:06 PM, bmwwxman . via
Spridgets wrote:<br>
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<div>Dear listers.....</div>
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Trying to get the car back on its wheels and have run into a
couple of problems I can't figure out.� Thanks for the info on
using a couple long bolts to compress the springs.� Looks like
that will solve that problem. �
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<div>On the rear axle I am having two difficulties.�</div>
<div>1.) �Am installing new wheel cylinders.� Is there some
magic in installing the circlip which holds the wheel cylinder
in place?� Tired of skinning my knuckles and tearing up the
paint.� Also tired of throwing things across the garage in
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<div>2.) �I've tried everything I know to get the new brake
shoes and springs installed. Everything except a pound of C-4
that is....� What's the secret?</div>
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<div>Thanks in advance for any help you can offer.<br
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<div dir="ltr">Cheers!!<br>
Jim Johnson<br>
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The lone Spridget in Dodge City, KS.<br>
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