New brake pads clip

mikelan · Feb 23rd, 2013, 19:03

Hi All,

Got a new set of brake pads for the 1.9d s40 today but have a question on them. The box has a clip included which isn't on the ones I'm taking off. Does anyone know if I need it or if I can just chuck it. See picture attached.

Also when I took off the wheel, I could also pull off the disc. I mean there was no screw holding in the disc. Is this normal ?

Thanks !!

keithyboy · Feb 23rd, 2013, 19:09

The clip is your audible brake wear sensor. You clip it over the corner of the pad (there's usually and indentation where it goes). The idea is that when the pads wear the clip hits the disc and makes a noise. It's a far simpler version of the warning light other cars have. If you service your car regularly you won't need it and I've never fitted them.

No screw is fairly normal too. Sometimes they go AWOL, sometimes they were never there in the first place. Not a big issue an an S40 with studs and nuts, more of a faff on cars with bolts because the disc spins on the hub.

mikelan · Feb 23rd, 2013, 19:14

Thank you very much. I was thinking I had missed something and was holding off on doing the other side until I knew. Much appreciated.

gatos · Feb 23rd, 2013, 19:49

I personally choose to not to install it. No particular reason, but I see no point in them as I visually check my brakes every so often and never let them go down to the limit.

Feb 23rd, 2013, 19:09	#2
keithyboy Master Member Last Online: Jul 19th, 2015 20:48 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bolton	The clip is your audible brake wear sensor. You clip it over the corner of the pad (there's usually and indentation where it goes). The idea is that when the pads wear the clip hits the disc and makes a noise. It's a far simpler version of the warning light other cars have. If you service your car regularly you won't need it and I've never fitted them. No screw is fairly normal too. Sometimes they go AWOL, sometimes they were never there in the first place. Not a big issue an an S40 with studs and nuts, more of a faff on cars with bolts because the disc spins on the hub. __________________ My blog ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ LOOK AT MY RUBBISH BLOG

Feb 23rd, 2013, 19:49	#4
gatos Premier Member Last Online: Nov 15th, 2022 21:34 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: London / Essex	I personally choose to not to install it. No particular reason, but I see no point in them as I visually check my brakes every so often and never let them go down to the limit. __________________ Current car: 2002 S40 1.9D, 1992 240SE Nullius in Verba

Feb 23rd, 2013, 19:14	#3
mikelan Junior Member Last Online: Mar 17th, 2015 18:27 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Cork	Thank you very much. I was thinking I had missed something and was holding off on doing the other side until I knew. Much appreciated.

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