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Old 01-22-23, 03:38 PM
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Would anyone know where to get these Campagnolo specific mini clips that retain the brake cable anchor on Campys Victory calipers by chance? I know where to get non Campy specific ones at, I just wasn't really interested in spending the money and shipping for I'm betting minimum of 50, in various sizes in hopes one of them will fit. Any Campy collectors out there have actual Campy spares laying around?
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Old 01-22-23, 03:47 PM
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If you know the size, McMaster Carr probably has one that fits.
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...they're often listed as "snap rings". I once bought a large assortment of them, in various sizes, years ago.
I think I bought my assortment online, from some source on Amazon. You could try an auto parts place, or an industrial fasteners store, if one is nearby.
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Lowe’s, Ace, Home Depot and such have often them.
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I have one of those, so I took it apart and measured
The shaft is 5.88mm.
The groove is 5.47mm.

Getting the snap-ring back on was tricky.
When placed on the pliers in the same orientation used to remove it, there ring would flip away from the shaft as the pins of the pliers forced it apart.
There wasn't enough clearance to turn the pliers so the ring would go over the end of the shaft.
The trick was to flip the pliers backwards, then it would go on at the far end of the shaft at least:



Then after the shaft is though both holes you can safely push the ring flush against the bracket and wiggle the pliers out.



Then slide the ring down to the groove; keep it as parallel to the shaft axis as you can, off-axis will stretch the ring.
I use the pair of large tweezers partly shown with the arms placed on opposite sides of the ring.
It will likely be stretched a bit anyway, so when you have it in the groove take the other pair of pliers and squeeze the ends closed.
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Old 01-23-23, 04:54 AM
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Maybe a automotive or motorcycle shop that specializes in rebuilding parts like carburetors, a/c compressors etc.
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Old 01-23-23, 08:13 AM
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The most common search term I found is "external retaining ring". Harbor Freight has a 300 piece kit for $5.99. Lowes has them, two to a package for about $0.80.
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Just checked the kit I have, there is a size that may work, I'm pm-ing the o.p.
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