Rear Caliper Rebuild, Here goes nuthin Options

[Allan]

Well I started the rebuild of my rear calipers and have found that they aren't exactly the same as the ones in Eric's rebuild thread. The retaining clip for the inner adjuster is different and has no provision for removal. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/headbang.gif)

And how the hell do you get the little retainer clip off of the outer adjuster???

[Eric_Shea]

Just got off the phone Alan... here's some answers for the ROW.

Outer Adjuster Clip (small one on the adjuster shaft outside the caliper) - The best method is a small screwdriver and a pick. Use them on each end of the clip. One to hold it stationary and the other to push it off the shaft. Get it partially off then put a finger on it and pry it the rest of the way off. The finger keeps it from flying across the garage. You'll never find it if it does...

Inner Adjuster Clip (large one inside the caliper holding the inner adjuster mechanism in place) - Alan is blessed with a late model car. 75-76's have this clip that has no holes in it for the spring pliers. The trick here is the small flathead screwdriver and pick again. The ends of the clip are cut at a 45 deg. angle. Slide the pick under the corner of the clip and pry toward the center. Slide the screwdriver under the back part of the clip that's exposed. Scoot the screwdriver along the back of the clip pulling more and more of it out of the groove. Get enough out and pry up with the screwdriver. It's best to mount it in a vise for this proceedure as you'll need both hand. Also, when getting ready to pry up to dislodge the clip... put you hand over the bore. Those clips can fly across the garage as well. And while you may not ever want to see it again, you'll need to. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif)