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How important are the brake pad clips? by 30+mpg
Started on: 04-08-2002 01:28 PM
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Report this Post04-08-2002 01:28 PM Click Here to See the Profile for 30+mpgSend a Private Message to 30+mpgDirect Link to This Post
How important are the wire clips that hold the inner brake pad to the caliper piston? NAPA does not have a seperate listing for them.
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Report this Post04-08-2002 01:39 PM Click Here to See the Profile for Formula88Send a Private Message to Formula88Direct Link to This Post
Considering they hold the pads on, pretty important.

The Fiero Store has them.

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You do need them to position the pad, actually my right rear has one of the four tabs broken off and the clips werent in the caliper rebuild kit, and ive been driving like that with no problems (but next time im at a wreckers i will find a new clip)
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Report this Post04-08-2002 04:52 PM Click Here to See the Profile for Indiana_resto_guySend a Private Message to Indiana_resto_guyDirect Link to This Post
 
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Originally posted by 30+mpg:
How important are the wire clips that hold the inner brake pad to the caliper piston? NAPA does not have a seperate listing for them.

The clip should be included in a hardware kit for the caliper. At least Auto Zone I think has it in theirs.

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Report this Post04-08-2002 05:38 PM Click Here to See the Profile for L67FormulaSend a Private Message to L67FormulaDirect Link to This Post
Ogre has good brake info in his cave. I think he says always use the clips to reduce drag.
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Report this Post04-08-2002 06:03 PM Click Here to See the Profile for MarkSend a Private Message to MarkDirect Link to This Post
The inner brake pads will rattle if the clips are not installed or not correctly installed.
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