Little metal tabs on brake pads?

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dantheram
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Little metal tabs on brake pads?

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What are they? They are like little ears You can see them on the below link.

http://www.carbrakepads.co.uk/product_i ... el-Product
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Re: Little metal tabs on brake pads?

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squeal plates so you know when its time to change the pads
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Re: Little metal tabs on brake pads?

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I'm on about those wing like things at the top on the pic. They stick out through the back of the caliper.
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Re: Little metal tabs on brake pads?

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ah, anti rattle clips.
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Re: Little metal tabs on brake pads?

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It's a spring clip. As said they prevent them rattling
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Re: Little metal tabs on brake pads?

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Cool, thanks guys.

do both 'arms' need to be sticking out of the caliper, through that little gap?

sorry for being a total noob

thanks,

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Re: Little metal tabs on brake pads?

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No - The caliper pushes against them to keep them in the carrier

If they are going through the hole, they are fitted incorrectly.
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