circlip

British  

/ ˈsɜːˌklɪp /

noun

1. Also called: retaining ring.  engineering a flat spring ring split at one point so that it can be sprung open, passed over a shaft or spindle, and allowed to close into a closely fitting annular recess to form a collar on the shaft A similar design can be closed to pass into a bore and allowed to spring out into an annular recess to form a shoulder in the bore

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Russell said that in both incidences a "circlip", which holds hydraulic fluid pipes in place, had either fallen off or been damaged.

From The Guardian ● Oct. 12, 2012

All you have to do is remove the circlip and the linkage will come right off.

From Time Magazine Archive

If you want a touchier front brake using the stock Honda levers, remove the circlip, and remove the reach adjuster bolt.

From Time Magazine Archive