Brake shoe external snap ring on V700 drum brakes

Moto Guzzi V700, V7 Special, Ambassador, 850 GT, 850 GT California, Eldorado, and 850 California Police models

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Each V700 brake shoe is secured to the shaft on which it pivots by an external snap ring. The dimensions of the snap ring are as follows:

  • Shaft diameter: 12.9 mm
  • Groove diameter: 12.5 mm
  • Snap ring thickness: 1 mm

McMaster-Carr part number 98541A405 is a suitable replacement.