Roger Ford Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 What's the point of the fiddly little spring clips that sit on top of the pads in a standard Sierra-type rear caliper? Are they purely anti-chatter shims that can be safely left out, or do they actually do something important? Thanks. Edited by - Roger Ford on 31 Mar 2014 16:23:17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted March 31, 2014 Member Share Posted March 31, 2014 They are officially called anti-rattle clips, but that's not quite identical with saying they don't do anything else... are you going to find out for us experimentally? Jonathan Edited by - Jonathan Kay on 31 Mar 2014 16:33:06 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stationary M25 Traveller Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 Does it mean you have lost one ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Ford Posted March 31, 2014 Author Share Posted March 31, 2014 No, it means I forgot to fit and I'm wondering whether I have to take them apart again to put it in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECR Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 Took mine out years ago. Probably useful in a quiet tin top but in our cars ........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FramerateUK Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 My car has them on one side but not the other - I guess they've either fallen off or the previous owner forgot to re-fit them. Keep meaning to re-order a set, but I can't say I've noticed much need for them. the pads aren't going to move from the caliper. I do get a little squeal occasionally. I find trackdays tend to resolve that though ;) Edited by - FramerateUK on 31 Mar 2014 17:23:27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z3MCJez Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 Roger - I ran without them for about 3 years and it was fine. However, now I have pads without the springs, to allow them to move easier, and I've got these back in again to help with location. I say that, of course, but I didn't change my pads last time! Jez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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