Do you really need new spring clips when changing pads?

Lotus99 · 11-19-2013, 11:20 PM

I was looking up the part numbers, and came across the kits, and it says that ideally for cars over 4 years old, you should replace the spring clip too? Part #'s 3 and 4.

You guys think it's needed?

I was going to buy the parts and give them to my mechanic, and didn't know if I should get them too or not. I just had my 335's rotors and pads switched, and didn't provide new clips, and they didn't say anything...
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BKV122 · 11-20-2013, 01:30 AM

No not necessary when doing pads, ive had the same clips since initial ownership. Now if you change to a different caliber then yes

Lotus99 · 11-20-2013, 02:08 AM

Thank you Sir!

Meeni · 11-20-2013, 07:19 AM

Nô. Replace only if it rattles.

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Lotus99 Colonel 628 Rep 2,808 Posts Drives: 19 M2C & 18 X3 M40i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Canada iTrader: (1)	Do you really need new spring clips when changing pads? I was looking up the part numbers, and came across the kits, and it says that ideally for cars over 4 years old, you should replace the spring clip too? Part #'s 3 and 4. You guys think it's needed? I was going to buy the parts and give them to my mechanic, and didn't know if I should get them too or not. I just had my 335's rotors and pads switched, and didn't provide new clips, and they didn't say anything... . . . .
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BKV122 Major 47 Rep 1,160 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NY iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330xi [9.50]	No not necessary when doing pads, ive had the same clips since initial ownership. Now if you change to a different caliber then yes
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Lotus99 Colonel 628 Rep 2,808 Posts Drives: 19 M2C & 18 X3 M40i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Canada iTrader: (1)	Thank you Sir!
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Meeni Gateropode 329 Rep 2,848 Posts Drives: BMW 330i 06 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: TN iTrader: (0)	Nô. Replace only if it rattles.
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