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Hoshikuzu · 06-11-2004, 07:57 PM

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 · 06-11-2004, 08:53 PM

I never replace 'em...

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

- Brian

yudalicious · 06-12-2004, 04:45 AM

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 · 06-12-2004, 07:57 PM

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 · 06-13-2004, 02:49 PM

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

skatanic28 · 06-13-2004, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Natty

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 · 06-13-2004, 06:26 PM

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.

06-11-2004, 07:57 PM	#1
Hoshikuzu Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: New Jersey Posts: 18 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	brake pad retainers 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!

06-13-2004, 02:49 PM	#5
Natty Zilvia Addict Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 944 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	The previous owner of mine didn't reuse them and they rattle alot. Can you buy them? __________________ 1991 White 240sx Fastback LE, rusty spoiler, weak driveshaft, exhaust rattle.... Rattles are just your cars way of saying 'I love you.'

06-11-2004, 08:53 PM	#2
orion::S14 Nissanaholic! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Orange Park, FL Posts: 1,666 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I never replace 'em... They're "anti rattle clips", and not needed. Good to have and use, but not needed. - Brian

06-12-2004, 04:45 AM	#3
yudalicious Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Atlanta Posts: 700 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	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

06-12-2004, 07:57 PM	#4
skatanic28 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: ny Age: 41 Posts: 443 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	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.

06-13-2004, 06:26 PM	#7
zero.counter Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: At work Posts: 2,003 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	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.