Where do brake pad anti-rattle clips go on 2005 Lexus RX?

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May 15, 2025 at 7:38 pm #1614 Reply
Fernando
These don’t look like low pad indicator clips. And they don’t sit where other similar clips usually go between the ears on the pad. My best guess is pictured. I usually put these on the top side of each brake pad. Most leave em out. Thoughts? If they did sit between the pad ears it the tounge of the clip is way too shallow to provide any indication of low pad. It would need to be metal to metal for that clip to make contact with the rotor. Thanks in advance. 2005 Lexus RX.
May 15, 2025 at 7:39 pm #1615 Reply
Dan
I’ve always just thrown those away.
May 15, 2025 at 7:39 pm #1616 Reply
Brad
Yes, correct, but the clip goes on the trailing side. If it’s on the leading side, they will clunk when the brake is applied. So for example, if the caliper is on the back of the assembly, the clip goes on the bottom.
May 15, 2025 at 7:40 pm #1617 Reply
Copacabana
It’s a piece of spring steel to keep tension on the pad to prevent a clunk noise when braking. Make sure they are on the bottom of the pad.
May 15, 2025 at 7:40 pm #1618 Reply
Devon
It’s not a squealer. It’s a rattle clip. It keeps the pads from rattling and causing a knocking noise while on and off the pedal. That’s exactly how they go.
May 15, 2025 at 7:40 pm #1619 Reply
Robert
They are not squeezers/low pad indicator clips, they are anti rattle clips, and they go where you have them.
May 15, 2025 at 7:40 pm #1620 Reply
Chaz
Throw them in the trash, rotors don’t last as long as they use to. When the pads sound metal to metal replace pads and rotors
May 15, 2025 at 7:40 pm #1621 Reply
Joe
Turn it around where bent piece faces rotor and don’t throw them away.
May 15, 2025 at 7:41 pm #1622 Reply
Dave
THEY DO NOT GO ON THE END OF THE PADS. The stainless clips at the top of the pic go in the groves (after you get all the rust scale out) put the clips in placd thdn the pads, that is what stops the rattling. These little clips clip onto the edge of the pad and cause a squeal when the pad wears out. When you clip it onto the pad, the clip distorts, and it will stick out padt yhd straight edge of the clip. I leave them off on mh own cars but would always put them onto a customers’ car. If they wear down to the point of squealing, its likely thd pads and rotors are toast anyways.
May 15, 2025 at 7:41 pm #1623 Reply
Jim
Rattle clip on one end, thickness on the other end.
May 15, 2025 at 7:42 pm #1624 Reply
Damon
Only replace pads and turn the rotors when you got a squeal. They are designed to wesr down to a squeal.
May 15, 2025 at 7:42 pm #1625 Reply
Adam
They are anti rattle and anti squeak clips. It causes the pad to float more and make less noise. If it comes with enough (normally they do) it should be on both sides of the pads. Otherwise, the trailing end needs it. It keeps it tight while also allowing movement, so the caliper doesn’t conduct the noise.
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