retaining clips missing off calipers,dangerous?

[omodos]

Had one click sound come from my rear end everytime i hit brakes at say 5-10mph, I checked callipers and the rear has the clip missing as does one side of the front, is this dangerous without a clip?and can I purchase clips separately on their own?i have a box of new pads and none have this clip included....

[01 BMW_X5]

Let me RealOEM that for you

Front

Rear

Install them soon.

[Rockmelon]

better to fix the missing clips as the pads may shift and not sit well on the disc. hence braking may be affected.

[omodos]

thanx for replies, bmw dealer here in Cyprus says 17.5$ or 14€uros each!, anyone know if there is anywhere on ebay i can get these off cheaper?in the meantime can scooter my way around town

[Weasel]

Pelican parts has them a bit cheaper, just searched up the part #s from realoem.

Front clips.

Rear clip.

[omodos]

thnx weasel, so are these just for anti-rattle or do they secure the pad in place too?

[Weasel]

They keep the caliper held in place tightly, without it the pads can wear uneven and the rattling is just annoying as hell...

[omodos]

thanks weasel just goes to show you the bi-annual vehicle examination the car passed a few weeks back never picked up on this, suppose they may have been lifted or fallen off, should i bend them a bit before putting them on so the fit is tighter?and will they just clip in place?thanks

[dpgx5]

Re file, for something like that it will cost more to ship it over there. Just buy those ones and teliose

[Weasel]

The new ones should fit perfect. They already fit tight with enough spring tension, the only way they ever really come off is if they weren't fully/properly installed.