Brake Clips

[The Black Pearl]

Do I need new brake clips when I replace the pads and rotors? Can these clips be purchased seperately and what is the estimated price?

Thanks

[The Black Pearl]

I guess its a tough question.

[MTPockets]

New clips usually come with OEM or more expensive pads. If your pads didn't come with them, I carefully pry them off the calipers clean them up with a scotch-brite pad and some brake cleaner. If they are not bent, broke or worn away, snap them back in place & they are good to go.

Joel

[The Black Pearl]

Thanks..I ordered/bought the Akebono ceramics and I should get them this week. I don't think they come with the clips so I might have to order them separate. The dealership wants $36.00 per rear axle and I have to buy the front pads from the dealership in order to get the front clips. The Raybestos clips for front and rear are $20 plus shipping.

Does this look like the clip required? It may not be the identical one but Its taken from the Rockauto website for caliper hardware kit more info.

http://info.rockauto.com/Raybestos/Detail.html?H5672-1.jpg

[MTPockets]

..Does this look like the clip required? It may not be the identical one but Its taken from the Rockauto website for caliper hardware kit more info...

That might be a generic photo. Same basic part though.

Joel

[The Black Pearl]

Thanks...Do you think its worh ordering? Thanks

[MTPockets]

For a 2004 TB? Nahh. I wouldn't bother with new ones unless the old ones are worn away. Carefully pry them off of the caliper casting and shine them up really well with a solvent, brake cleaner, etc.. and a scotch-brite pad. If they look smooth, reuse them. I apply a small amount of silicone grease to the wear surface of the clips as well. Seems to keep the pads floating as they should for longer.

Joel

[Sparty]

I wouldn't order them till you know that the new pads don't include them, but like said above, just reuse the old ones if they clean up fine.