The clip that goes between the two pads and held by the pins are silencing
clips. They just help to keep the pads from chirping. A good brake job would
include replacing the clips, pins, etc. Unfortunately some of the
aftermarket hardware kits are of very poor fitment. There are also other
silencing options such as piston cushions. These work really well on those
early two piston calipers.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Geneva Saint-Amour
Sent: Monday, January 6, 2014 11:57 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Brake question- 1985

There is a chrome clip that attaches to two pins on the outside of the brake
caliper.  We had a recent brake job and one of those clips broke and
"tinkled" for over 100 miles.  The other one was found laying on the ground
where we park.  Questions- 1. did they do the job wrong or did the parts
fail?2. do we need this clips in place? Why?
Thanks,Geneva