drove about 100 miles with out a front Caliper spring (clip)

jrse92m3 · 08-24-2013, 02:56 PM

just notice i lost one, has anyone had this happen where it just pop out?
and can you drive with out? because is out of stock in all dealers NYC area.

metro44m3 · 08-24-2013, 03:37 PM

Well you already drove 100 miles without it.

1MOREMOD · 08-24-2013, 04:18 PM

as far as i know they are just an anti rattle clip and can be out permanatly with no issue.

pkimM3r · 09-07-2013, 09:59 AM

I think it actually holds the caliper in place though to be in the correct position. When i swap pads and bolt the sliding pins back on, it is secure but seems like the positioning has a slouch in it. With the clip on, itll hold it in the correct spot. How did it fall off, you have to pry it pretty good to get it off. Did you not put it back on correctly?

larryn · 09-07-2013, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by pkim1079

I think it actually holds the caliper in place though to be in the correct position.

Truth. I was going to say this same thing. Granted, hydraulic pressure probably does the same thing, but can almost guarantee you are dragging the pad on the rotor.

Suggest calling on of the big parts oriented dealers and have them overnight one to you. Likewise, find somebody selling stock brakes in the for sale section, and ask if you can buy/borrow their clip (and replace theirs), if you can't find one available from a dealer for overnight shipping.

MSteve5036 · 10-09-2013, 10:49 AM

there are aftermarket pads that come without cliips...im not sure you will be rubbing the pad on the rotor but you might just hear noise if its the anti-rattle clip. [that would be my assumption based on my knowledge of changing my pads once]

08-24-2013, 02:56 PM	#1
jrse92m3 Private First Class 3 Rep 117 Posts Drives: white E92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Whitestone NY iTrader: (0)	drove about 100 miles with out a front Caliper spring (clip) just notice i lost one, has anyone had this happen where it just pop out? and can you drive with out? because is out of stock in all dealers NYC area.
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08-24-2013, 03:37 PM	#2
metro44m3 Second Lieutenant 11 Rep 234 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Jericho, NY iTrader: (0)	Well you already drove 100 miles without it.
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09-07-2013, 09:59 AM	#4
pkimM3r Banned 205 Rep 7,298 Posts Drives: m3 saloon in granny mode. Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lost angeles iTrader: (0)	I think it actually holds the caliper in place though to be in the correct position. When i swap pads and bolt the sliding pins back on, it is secure but seems like the positioning has a slouch in it. With the clip on, itll hold it in the correct spot. How did it fall off, you have to pry it pretty good to get it off. Did you not put it back on correctly?
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10-09-2013, 10:49 AM	#6
MSteve5036 Captain 125 Rep 713 Posts Drives: 08/99 M3s Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: PA iTrader: (1)	there are aftermarket pads that come without cliips...im not sure you will be rubbing the pad on the rotor but you might just hear noise if its the anti-rattle clip. [that would be my assumption based on my knowledge of changing my pads once]
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