Hello, all. I am rebuilding my Master Cylinder. I made a topic the other day to buy a new M/C from anyone on here, but decided to rebuild it instead. I received my rebuild kit this morning but I am having a hard time removing the snap ring. I went to AutoZone to buy snap ring pliers, but they weren't long enough. O'Reilly's, not long enough. Harbor Freight, you guessed it, not long enough. I have been everywhere in my city and I'm tired of wasting gas and my time. ANY IDEAS?!?! I'm at my wits end, here! Surely someone on here has rebuilt their M/C and can give me a pointer or two on the snap ring. Thanks in advance.

Yep......Those snap rings are way down there.  I have taken them out, and I had to use some very long and slender needle nose pliers.

It is not that far down.....unless something has happened to push it down farther than it should be.  The rubber cover should come off, and the snap ring should be visible just above the piston.  It is not that hard to get to.....honest.

http://www.hondaofflorence.com/fiche_section_detail.asp?section=432156&catego...

Often called Jesus clips

Jesus! Where did that thing GO?

I rebuilt the M/C on my old Honda, and it also had a snap ring WAAAAAAAY down there.  There are a few ways to tackle this issue.  You can buy one of these:  http://www.powersportsplace.com/parts/ptm-pp2560?seid=pspse1&gclid=CLD_-7XSpr...

If you have a pair of pliers like these:  http://www.amazon.com/25356-Heavy-Duty-Snap-Pliers/dp/B00062YZOE that have interchangeable tips, you can make a long tip to reach waaay down in there out of a couple nails.  Thinking something like this:  

Of course, you could just do it the way he did it in the picture.  

Can't take credit for that image.  Here is the parent thread:  http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=47762.0