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I disassembled my clutch master cyl and cleaned the casting a few weeks ago. Tonight when i went to install the new spring/piston etc I noticed the new washer that sits underneath the snap ring is too big. I have all the old internals except for this washer. Can someone post a picture of a typical washer installed so I can make a new one?

Large washer from the rebuild kit:


Thanks

gerald m

If you mean that it is to thick and the snap ring won't fit just push the plunger in enough with a screwdriver and install the snap ring . Check the FSM for your car and see what it has .. Lots of times the kit is for more than one application ..Go here and look Foxed.ca - Mazda RX-7 Manuals The FSM for your car shows the washer so just push the plunger in until the clip fits . Gerald m.

lowpsi

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Gerald, thanks for the comments. If i just install the snap ring, there is nothing to retain the piston in the bore. The ring does not overlap the face of the piston. I guess I need to make a thinner washer that also has a smaller od than the one shown.

gerald m

Maybe take a few pic and post them so we can see better what is going on .Something doesn't seem right .With the thicker washer It might just be a way to put a little extra pressure on the spring to make the piston return proper . Is there a lip between the bore and where the washer goes to keep the washer from going into the bore ??

Jeff20B

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The washer that comes in rebuild kits won't fit right. Too thick, as you discovered. I don't use them. Just the snap ring is all it takes to hold the piston in.

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Hmm i must have a different style snap ring because it doesnt overlap the piston. This section view is bad bc the ring isnt modeled correctly but i just turned a little step washer to retain the piston.


thanks for the insight guys.

DreamInRotary

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My experience as well. It's dumb, but it has been effective for almost a year for me so I'm fine leaving it alone.