Front Master Washer Removal

[Anonymous]

What is the best way to remove the securing washer that holds the piston assembly into the master cylinder? Is there a special tool (which I don't have) or is it just a matter of plucking at it? Thanks for any help in advance.

[ddz]

O ring on the master

its called O ring pliers. Cheap in any auto stores

[Anonymous]

If you have an awl (scribe) you should be able to get it out.

Steve

[Anonymous]

Thanks guys, I picked up the pliers on my home from work.

[KEITH KRAUSE]

You need snap ring pliers. They need to be fairly narrow or they won't reach in far enough. I remember re- installing the piston/cup assembly was a bit tricky. You have to get it just right for the snap ring to fit into it's groove. It's been too long and I don't remember what tecnique I used but maybe you'll have no problem. Suzuki has a right angle snap ring tool that would make it much easier. Just be patient and don't get too forceful.

[Anonymous]

I found a nice snap ring plier set at Ace hardware, I was suprised they had it. I was there getting a new saw blade and figured I check. They had a set with 4 separate attachements of different angles and lengths, worked perfectly, and man was my master cylinder a mess. Rebuilt and seems to work fine, I'll know better by tomorrow. Thanks for the help guys.

[Anonymous]

doing a rebuild, got the snap ring out but cant pull out piston, whats the trick? the washer looks a little rusted too

[Anonymous]

got the washer out, the piece behind the washer wont come out...

[KEITH KRAUSE]

It's been too long since I did mine. I think I pushed it out using a pencil end and inserted it where the banjo bolt goes. If you still need help, I'll check my shop manual in the morning for the info.

[Anonymous]

Guess it's not coming out short of damaging it. Maybe others will fit from the boneyard??

[billp]

The piston should be salvageable.
If it doesn't come out with a hearty tug, soak it with a rust penetrant and try again.
There is probably a ring of rust around the area of the snap ring that is stopping the piston from coming out, carefully scrape that out and try again.

bill

[KEITH KRAUSE]

I checked my manual for a technique to remove it. It just say's use a piece of wood so you don't scratch the bore. Maybe a heat gun/blow dryer? This helps on stuck carb screws. The aluminum will expand faster than the steel piston assembly. Maybe enough to allow you to knock it out.