rear caliper conundrum, can't get the clip out Options

[lotus_65]

I took Valy's advice from my first thread and tore into these calipers.

I now completely agree that rebuilding the calipers is vital, and I'm going to do a complete job of it... but:

i have used every tool i have, and made one. i STILL can't get this clip out:
PMB pic

here's mine:


unlike the images i've seen on pmb and others, i don't have the pilot holes, just the edge is showing.

anyone have a method to remove this puppy?

[stugray]

I spent a good part of a day by myself and could not get them out either - not enough hands.
Once my friend helped me I had it out on the first try in 30 seconds.

Use two dental picks, one straight and one bent at the end.
Get the clip started out with the bent one and have the helper stick the straight one in the gap behind the clip.
Then you can get another bite using the angled one.

If you ever think you might have to do it again, Eric has the circlips that come out with circlip pliers.

Stu