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?

[Eric_Shea]

Alright, alright... it's been fun watching. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif)

Those came on 75 and 76 cars.

Two tools needed:

1. Dental pick with an angled end
2. Very small screw driver

First - Have the very small screwdriver in place and ready for action. That place is just behind the clip head and against the bore wall.

Second - Use the angled pick under that 45 degree angle in the clip head. It helps here to have a very sharp pick. Pull "inward" (toward the center of the caliper) on the clip head and then stick the small screwdriver behind the clip as it comes out of the journal. This will be very close to the clip head to get it to work.

Third - Shimy or slide the screwdriver down the clip a bit to get more of it out of the journal. Keep firm downward pressure on it so the clip doesn't snap back.

Fourth - Again, keep FIRM pressure on the screwdriver so the clip cannot go back into the journal. Use the angled pick to get under the head of the clip. At this point I Bend and twist the crap out of it so there's no chance of ever using them again. I have plenty or good ones and I hate those things.

Have fun! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wavey.gif)

I'll sell you some regular clips for $134.50 each! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)