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MG MGB Technical - Rear brake cylinder retaining clip

In the archives there is mention of a tool for installing the rear brake cylinder retaining clip, where can I get one?
Any tips on removing, replacing and refitting the rear wheel cylinders?
Robert Dougherty

I replaced the dreaded E-clips by 5/8" circlips - easy to apply with the regular circlip tool (essentially small pliers with tiny cylindrical pin ends. Far less blodd, sweat and tears.

Barry
B.J. Quartermaine

Thanks Barry...good idea!
Robert Dougherty

Bob - Chris Betson of Octarine Services in England http://www.octarine-services.co.uk/ used to sell the tool for installing the e-rings. Cheers - Dave
David DuBois

The Chicago website mentions a tool but not where to get it. The MGOC in the UK sells one at £15, as did another site a bit cheaper which seems to have vanished. I made my own at http://www.mgb-stuff.org.uk/wn_brakesframe.htm and click on 'E-clip Fitting Tool'.
Paul Hunt 2

That is great Paul!
Once again I'm humbled by the amount of knowledge on this site!!
Bob Doc
Robert Dougherty

The MGOC price is £17.82 + VAT, I still sell them at £13.50.
Chris at Octarine Services

This thread was discussed between 31/07/2006 and 03/08/2006

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