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Went to replace the rear brakes/wheel cylinders on the '74 Midget.
Still can't get the "C" clips back on,that hold the cylinders in place
I noticed that tone of the seals on the rear axle was leaking.What's
the "real world" way to do them?
This is sure turning into an "As long as....." project.

- Doug
 
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Doug the clips for the wheel cylinders are useless (assuming you bought new cylinders) Use the old ones or go to a hardware store and buy some circlips - You might need two to make up the thickness.
 
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BTW - the car has knock-off wheels.

- Doug
 
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Gerard,

Thanks! - Just WHERE do you keep all those cars?

- Doug
 
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If you use an old brake drum and a little piece of flat iron you can use the wheel nuts to pull the hub.

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AngliaGT said:
Gerard,

Thanks! - Just WHERE do you keep all those cars?

- Doug
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It IS a problem! I can get 6 small cars in my garage, but currently have only 4 (...and a half--- sorta... pickup bed for the Morris pickup is off and occupying a space where I could normally have another car.) I have 4 other garage spaces I have to borrow or rent. One lives under a car cover... :(
 
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Gerard said:
It IS a problem! I can get 6 small cars in my garage, but currently have only 4 (...and a half--- sorta... pickup bed for the Morris pickup is off and occupying a space where I could normally have another car.) I have 4 other garage spaces I have to borrow or rent. One lives under a car cover... :(
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Out of the goodness of my heart, I am happy to offer my driveway for the pickup. No, no need to thank me, that's just the kind of guy I am. Just leave the Morris and the keys and I will make sure it is safe. :grin: (and now back to brakes)
 
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Out of the goodness of my heart, I am happy to offer my driveway for the pickup. No, no need to thank me, that's just the kind of guy I am. Just leave the Morris and the keys and I will make sure it is safe. :grin: (and now back to brakes)
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Well, not ready for the driveway yet...

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well then man - get on it!:grin:
 
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