MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => How to Guides / Troubleshooting => Topic started by: Stamanatic on March 15, 2021, 06:11:26 pm

Title: Snapped Circlip on rear caliper rebuild
Post by: Stamanatic on March 15, 2021, 06:11:26 pm

Hi Guys,

Anyone know if it's possible to get the circlip below which retains the handbrake mechanism? Or even something from a circlip set I could use?

(https://i.imgur.com/RkKmfb5.png)

Thanks!

Title: Re: Snapped Circlip on rear caliper rebuild
Post by: LC5F on March 15, 2021, 07:41:08 pm

I would hope that the outer diameter is a standard size, but those notches make them specialised low profile
Along with knowing they are a complete ar$e to fit I am very sure you can't source them from VW - they would just replace the whole caliper

I would try contacting a specialist in braking such as Big Redd or Brakes international.

If you get a replacement, check they have seated properly before rebuilding the rest of the caliper... don't ask how I know

Title: Re: Snapped Circlip on rear caliper rebuild
Post by: Stamanatic on March 15, 2021, 08:15:23 pm

Damn that doesn't sound good :/

Title: Re: Snapped Circlip on rear caliper rebuild
Post by: terrier on March 16, 2021, 05:32:29 am

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Title: Re: Snapped Circlip on rear caliper rebuild
Post by: kuebk on June 29, 2022, 11:00:01 pm

Did you manage to get that snap ring?