I'll just pass on a handy hint that someone gave me.
When changing wheel cylinders, pull the hub, shoes and backing plate off
the banjo. Replace the wheel cylinder on the bare backing plate. It is now
simple and straightforward, unlike trying to replace them in situ.
BTW, do not tighten up the 4 bolts on the backing plate until you have
mated up the brake line to the wheel cylinder. It is easier that way.
Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: <Daniel1312@aol.com>
To: <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, 8 November 1999 4:22
Subject: E clip or circlip
> Hi List,
>
> On the rear brakes the slave cylinder is held in position by a stupid clip
> called an E clip. When I ran standard rear brakes I replaced the E clip
with
> a circlip which I found was much easier to fit.
>
> However, I seem to recall that there is some argument against using a
circlip
> instead of an E clip - something to do with allowing a degree of 'float'
or
> 'freeplay' of the slave. Anyone know anymore about this?
>
> Daniel
>
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