C-clips won't go back in? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

siggyfreud · 06-19-2019, 06:23 PM

Hey all,

Doing a Baer brake upgrade on the rear. With the axles out I decided to swap over to Moser axles, as I needed to machine either stock or a new set to fit the rotors.

New axles measured right, fit well, but I can't seem to get the C-Clips on. Outside the car they fit the axles fine. When I try and put them in, it's like they get stuck 1/4 of the way on the axle.

Last time I reinstalled c-clips on something else they went back in as easy as they came out with a couple fingers. I'm reticent to try and tap them back in.

Any advice? Should I buy new clips and try them?

**Captainfab** · 06-19-2019, 11:40 PM

Have you tried having someone pushing in on the axles while you try and install the c-clips? Sometimes the axles hang up a little on the seals.

siggyfreud · 06-20-2019, 01:13 AM

I have not. I'll see if I can wrangle someone over to do that, or even lightly tap on them with a hammer as I try and push the c-clip in.

06-19-2019, 06:23 PM	#1
siggyfreud Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Portland Posts: 1,330	C-clips won't go back in? Hey all, Doing a Baer brake upgrade on the rear. With the axles out I decided to swap over to Moser axles, as I needed to machine either stock or a new set to fit the rotors. New axles measured right, fit well, but I can't seem to get the C-Clips on. Outside the car they fit the axles fine. When I try and put them in, it's like they get stuck 1/4 of the way on the axle. Last time I reinstalled c-clips on something else they went back in as easy as they came out with a couple fingers. I'm reticent to try and tap them back in. Any advice? Should I buy new clips and try them? __________________ Current Build - Project "Ghost of Poseidon" 72 C10 Pro-touring build Previous Build - 66 GMC Pro-touring build. Sold. Last edited by siggyfreud; 06-19-2019 at 11:26 PM. Reason: Pictures

06-19-2019, 11:40 PM	#2
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,246	Re: C-clips won't go back in? Have you tried having someone pushing in on the axles while you try and install the c-clips? Sometimes the axles hang up a little on the seals. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

06-20-2019, 01:13 AM	#3
siggyfreud Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Portland Posts: 1,330	Re: C-clips won't go back in? I have not. I'll see if I can wrangle someone over to do that, or even lightly tap on them with a hammer as I try and push the c-clip in. __________________ Current Build - Project "Ghost of Poseidon" 72 C10 Pro-touring build Previous Build - 66 GMC Pro-touring build. Sold.



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