brake pad problems

Tobers

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1977 jeep cj5. so I got new calipers because the bleed valves were either stripped or broken on both the old calipers. Which means I had to get new pads. well there was one rusty clip on the piston side of the old calipers that wasn't really doing anything. When I got new pads they came with no clips at all. so my question is do I just put the brake pads in there even though there are no clips keeping them from moving around. I went to advanced several times as well as auto zone and they all had no idea what was going on. As it stands now they are in the caliper and will stay there but they just jiggle around. what do I do??
 
I'm pretty sure my '77 never had any clips in the 14yrs I've owned it. Even bought loaded calipers once, I don't recall any clips on them either.
 
clips make it easier to install, they do nothing for stopping power or pad retainage.

As far as I know
 
if they slide in the caliper like they are supposed to i say thats fine but if they move up and down a good bit then i would think the clips make that better.
which part of durham are you in?
if your goin to the advance on hillsborough rd and ask for mark howard, hes usually there from morning till bout 430 on weekdays, if he cant find it hell look in the books and all to see if they can get them.
 
I have to take the clips off of the pads to fit them in my rear caliper mounts... no problems
 
thanks guys for all the help. I put the calipers on and there isn't a lot of room for the pads to move around so I think I will just leave them.
 
You will be fine without the retainer spring clip. The disc brake set up keeps pressure on the pad to rotor all the time, so the first time you apply the brakes it will be set. I do recommend you using the silicone stuff on the back of the pad to keep them from squealing. That comes from vibration and the silicone stuff works as a dampener.
 
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