How Do You Replace Or Install A Brake Pad Retaining Clip?

WHAT IS A BRAKE PAD RETAINING CLIP AND HOW CAN IT BE REPLACED OR INSTALL?

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BRAKE PAD RETAINING CLIP

Every car owner and driver should be aware of the importance of the car brake system and the need to replace the brake pad retaining clip in order for the brakes to function properly. The b rake pad r etaining clip is wha t holds the brake pads in place in some vehicles. www.car-one.com.au

BRAKE PAD RETAINING CLIP The brake pad retaining clip is made of a small met al clip t h a t helps prevent the brake pad from moving around.

It is either made of aluminium or steel and has two prongs t h a t fit into the brake pad slots.

It helps reduce noise, keep brakes cool and to prolong the lifespan of the brake pad. www.car-one.com.au

IS THERE ANY RISK FOR NOT INSTALLING BRAKE PAD CLIPS? The Moving Around of The Brake Pad : Failure to install or replace worn-out brake pad lips allows your brake pad to move freely.

Shorter brake pad lifespan: Your brake pads wear out quicker than usual without a brake pad retaining clip.

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STEPS TO INSTALLING BRAKE PAD RETAINING CLIP Lift The Car Using Jack Remove the Wheels To Locate The Brake Pad Retaining Clips Unsnap The Caliper Clips Replace The Brake Pad Retaining Clips Reattach The Wheels And Lug Nuts Gradually Bring Down Your Car And Test The Brakes

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The first thing you w a n t to do wi th free access to work safely under the car is lift the car wi th a jack. You'll w a n t to make sure there's enough room under the car for you to move around.

Lift The Car Using Jack www.car-one.com.au

REMOVE THE WHEELS TO LOCATE THE BRAKE PAD RETAINING CLIPS

As a precaution, you may w a n t to put your car in gear before you start removing the wheels. Using the appropriate wrench remove the lug nuts from the wheels and set t h e m aside

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Replace The Brake Pad Retaining Clips Place the new brake pad retaining clip in position and ensure it snaps as you push t h e m back.

Reattach The Wheels And Lug Nuts Once you're certain t h a t the clips are securely in place, reattach t he wheels and nuts and tighten t h e m w i t h a wrench.

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GRADUALLY BRING DOWN YOUR CAR AND TEST THE BRAKES You can lower your car and don't bring it down suddenly because it could damage any of the car's components.

If vehicle has an automatic transmission, you should allow the fluid to settle before driving. www.car-one.com.au

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