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Little metal tabs on brake pads?
Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2012 1:53 pm
by dantheram
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
Re: Little metal tabs on brake pads?
Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2012 3:15 pm
by rover220
squeal plates so you know when its time to change the pads
Re: Little metal tabs on brake pads?
Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2012 3:30 pm
by dantheram
I'm on about those wing like things at the top on the pic. They stick out through the back of the caliper.
Re: Little metal tabs on brake pads?
Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2012 3:47 pm
by rover220
ah, anti rattle clips.
Re: Little metal tabs on brake pads?
Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2012 7:06 pm
by alexperkins
It's a spring clip. As said they prevent them rattling
Re: Little metal tabs on brake pads?
Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2012 8:24 am
by dantheram
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,
Dan
Re: Little metal tabs on brake pads?
Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2012 9:36 am
by alexperkins
No - The caliper pushes against them to keep them in the carrier
If they are going through the hole, they are fitted incorrectly.