Does anyone know where to find a tool to remove these tiny C-clips?

[baddox]

http://www.gobrushless.com/shop/index.php?app=ccp0&ns=prodshow&ref=RR3MM

These 3mm C-clips are used on NTM motors, and are the most annoying little buggers I have ever encountered. It took me ages to find an online store that sells them (linked above), and the product description mentions a tool for them, but I have never been able to find retainer ring pliers that are even close to small enough.

 

[xuzme720]

I tried a micro set of needlenose ground to an even finer point but it's hit or miss. I still shoot them across the room but so far have been lucky finding them. At least now I know where to get some replacements when it comes to that (i know it will eventually).

 

[baddox]

I've heard people suggest using fishing line or dental floss to pull the ends apart. Personally, when I had to replace some motor shafts, I use needle-nosed pliers and expanded them to pull the clip ends apart, then awkwardly tried to push the clip off the shaft. I also put masking tape all around the motor to try to catch the clip, and only once did once escape across the apartment never to be seen again.

 

[MrClean]

Small screwdriver but it has to fit in between when expanded. Put it in sideways (in line with the split) rotate it so that the blade of the screwdriver nestles in the little cups on the ends of the clips and it should be expanded enough to pull off the shaft. The one I use is a straight tweaker screwdriver. Blade is just a bit larger then the tempered metal, round shaft it is pressed out of.