Need answer fast so I can reassemble. Are these clips even need for the brake shoes?

WeaponX

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Here is the pic the question is in the title, go......lol
 

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Mooseman

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Those are necessary to allow the pads to slide on the caliper. And you only have one? There should be two per caliper, one at each end of the pads. They usually come with new pads.
 

Mounce

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Those are necessary to allow the pads to slide on the caliper. And you only have one? There should be two per caliper, one at each end of the pads. They usually come with new pads.
I only see them come with the top of the line pads around here. At least from the big three - advance, autozone, and oriellys.

Can usually be bought separate though for the cases where it's not included.
 
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For the sake of Safety... @Mooseman 's information cannot be over-emphasized. From 27:00 onward into the linked Video... Eric "O" from South Main Auto provides a Perfect "How-To" for Brake Repairs on Large GM-GMC Trucks. He also explains the Engineering Reasoning for the design of those simple S/S Clips ...and he demonstrates what happens when things REALLY go sideways with them:


(For those in need of a Disc Brake Double Piston Push-Back Tool)


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Dec 5, 2011
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Here is the pic the question is in the title, go......lol
I would make sure they are as clean as they can be - especially removing the paint from them.
In my update post on my brake issues thread I detail the problems I was experiencing, partly due to having a residue on these shims:


If you can find shims to replace what's missing, clean them with acetone to get them 100% clean. Otherwise, get new.
Also, when installing the shims, they should "clip" in securely. You should not have to hold them in place. If you have to hold them in place, you'll need to adjust them so that they stay put - likely opening the gaps that go into the slots at the top and bottom of the bracket. This gap tends to get closed and increases the friction on the tabs of the pads - meaning, they don't slide in and out like they should.
 

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