brake pad retainers

[Hoshikuzu]

hey i got a quick question. i was checking the rear pads on my s14 and when i took the pads out one of the little metal pad retainers broke from rust. i couldn't get it back in with the broken retainer so i just left them both out on that side. i drove it around for a few minutes and it seemed ok but im a bit worried. so, is it okay to leave them out? thanks! :)

[orion::S14]

I never replace 'em...

They're "anti rattle clips", and not needed. Good to have and use, but not needed.

- Brian

[yudalicious]

they're just for noise reduction.... I think you can also buy the brake pad noise reduction grease/gel if yours start to make noise.... some pads come w/ those lil clips, or at least my Hakws did

[skatanic28]

yeah i left mine out the first time i did em. squeeked a little sometimes so i bought that paste that you put on the pads instead, no more noise.

[Natty]

The previous owner of mine didn't reuse them and they rattle alot. Can you buy them?

[skatanic28]

The previous owner of mine didn't reuse them and they rattle alot. Can you buy them?
yeah im sure you could, but it would work just fine to get a set of decent pads with em or use that paste stuff.

[zero.counter]

You can buy them from the dealer for under $10. You can use white lithium grease to quiet the brake noise from the retaining clips as well.