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MG MGB Technical - Technique for Brake master disassembly

I'm working at rebuilds (maybe replace) of the clutch and brake master cylinders on my 72 B (dual circuit M/C).

tearing down the clutch MC was straight forward, but I'm challenged by trying to get the spiral snap ring off brake MC.

Before I break something, or cut my finger open, I'm curious if anyone has run across a good technique for holding the outer cylinder down so you can work on the snap ring.

Thanks
Steve
Steve Aichele

Steve,

I think I usually just stick something in there that is long enough so I can hold it down by leaning on it.

I suppose if you want to get fancy, you could cut a piece of wood dowel, cut a slot in the outboard end, pass a wire through the slot, and wire it down to the flange holes.

Charley
C R Huff

This thread was discussed on 18/01/2010

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