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I finally got around to ordering DT's peg lowering kit as well as the billet brake lever kit referenced on the peg lowering kits' page. All went well until I encountered an almost microscopic circlip or "C" Clip or whatever the hell these little boogers are called:
Here's where it goes:
The factory part bends and wouldn't retain its shape when removed. I'm not a metallurgist but something tells me this part should retain its rigidity and form, this one did not. It was rather obvious that it wouldn't take long for things to go awry in the rear braking department (as worthless as it is) should the poor quality clip fail.
I attempted to reinstall the part but it wouldn't stay in place so I decided to go to the nearest Ace Hardware store and take my chances. I wasn't disappointed. Ace had this sweet little piece of metal that worked perfectly:
.25 cents each so I splurged and bought three!

Here's where it goes:

The factory part bends and wouldn't retain its shape when removed. I'm not a metallurgist but something tells me this part should retain its rigidity and form, this one did not. It was rather obvious that it wouldn't take long for things to go awry in the rear braking department (as worthless as it is) should the poor quality clip fail.
I attempted to reinstall the part but it wouldn't stay in place so I decided to go to the nearest Ace Hardware store and take my chances. I wasn't disappointed. Ace had this sweet little piece of metal that worked perfectly:

.25 cents each so I splurged and bought three!